A nurse works with many transgender clients. What routine monitoring is important for the nurse to facilitate in this population? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lipid profile
b. Liver function tests
c. Mammograms if breast tissue is present
d. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) for natal males
e. Renal profile
ANS: A, B, C, D
Common routine monitoring for this population includes lipid and liver panels, mammograms if any breast tissue is present, and PSA for natal males as the prostate is not removed during a vaginoplasty/penectomy. Renal profiles are not required based on treatment options for this population.
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