The home health nurse takes into consideration the concerns of aging gay and lesbian couples, which include __________. (Select all that apply.)
a. health care providers being willing to discuss a homosexual union
b. the health care system's focus on heterosexuality as the norm
c. difficulty finding senior housing as a homosexual couple
d. fear of discrimination based on sexual orientation, resulting in substandard health care
e. delay of entry to a long-term care facility because of the possibility of not being able to share a room
ANS: B, C, D, E
Health care providers are reluctant to discuss homosexual unions. All other options are possible problems related to the health care of older gay and lesbian couples.
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