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 reluctant to discuss homosexual unions.
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 the possibility of not being able to share a room.
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
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