During a sexual history, the client states, "I have always felt like a man trapped in a woman's body." Which conclusion about the client is accurate?

A) Bisexuality
B) Heterosexuality
C) Homosexuality
D) Transsexuality


Answer: D

The medical profession considers transsexuals to have a condition known as gender dysphoria or gender identity disorder, which is defined as a strong and persistent feeling of discomfort with one's assigned gender. The woman states she has always felt like a man trapped in a woman's body, which is a description of this phenomenon.

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The purpose of the nursing health history is to determine:

A) The patient's response to the health problem. B) The extent of the health problem. C) Which medications are appropriate to alleviate the health problem. D) All of the above.

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An outbreak of foodborne botulism has occurred in the community, and the nurse is on the disaster management team to address it. Which intervention should the nurse expect to implement in this situation?

A) Administration of antivirals B) Administration of antibiotics C) Distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) D) Administration of antitoxins

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When a nurse lectures to a large group, the method of communication is usually in the form of ____________ communication

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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