A nurse is uncomfortable discussing such topics as sexual behavior and sexual orientation when counseling clients and avoids this topic with clients. Which of the following is the most likely outcome of this avoidance?
a. Potential risks and risky behaviors will not be identified.
b. Transmission of STDs will remain un-changed.
c. Clients will develop a trusting relationship with health care providers.
d. The nurse will be violating the laws in several states.
ANS: A
It is important that nurses be able to discuss these topics to help prevent and control STDs. Without discussion of these topics, it is possible that clients will not be aware that they have an STD and may transmit it to others. Thus, the transmission of STDs may increase. A trusting rela-tionship with a health care provider may or may not develop and is not dependent on whether these issues are discussed. There are not laws that mandate nurses to discuss sexual behavior and sexual orientation with clients.
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