An adolescent boy tells the nurse that he has recently had homosexual feelings. The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that:
a. This indicates that the adolescent is homosexual.
b. This indicates that the adolescent will become homosexual as an adult.
c. The adolescent should be referred for psychotherapy.
d. The adolescent should be encouraged to share his feelings and experiences.
ANS: D
These adolescents are at increased risk for health-damaging behaviors, not because of the sexual behavior itself, but because of society's reaction to the behavior. The nurse's first priority is to give the young man permission to discuss his feelings about this topic, knowing that the nurse will maintain confidentially, appreciate his feelings, and remain sensitive to his need to talk it. In recent studies among self-identified gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents, many of the adolescents report changing their self-labels one or more times during their adolescence.
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