A nurse was teaching a class on good hygiene at a local day care center when one child volunteered, "I have two mommies." Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Don't tell anyone; that's a secret."
b. "That's niceâ€"why did you share that?"
c. "Yes, some children have two mommies, some have a mommy and a daddy, and some just have daddies. Some people only have one grown-up to love them."
d. "Which mommy is your real mommy?"
ANS: C
The Human Rights Campaign (2009) urges that health professions acknowledge all types of families including gay, lesbian, and even grandparents as heads of family.
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