The nurse at a women's clinic is reviewing a new patient health information questionnaire. Which question does she find to be insulting and discriminatory toward lesbian patients?
1. Who should be contacted in case of emergency?
2. What method of birth control do you use?
3. How often do you drink alcohol?
4. Do you feel safe in your relationship?
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Rationale 1: Asking who should be contacted in an emergency is not an insulting or discriminatory question. Emergency contact is important for all patients.
Rationale 2: Assuming that a patient uses birth control assumes that the patient is heterosexual, creating a heterosexist atmosphere.
Rationale 3: Lesbians should be assessed for chemical dependency and domestic abuse the same as anyone else.
Rationale 4: Asking whether the patient feels safe in her relationship is common for all patients who come into the hospital.
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