The nurse is discussing transsexualism with a client and family members, who raise the question of what causes the condition. The nurse knows that the etiology of the condition is:

1. Intrapersonal.
2. Unknown.
3. Biologic.
4. Sociocultural.


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Rationale: The etiology of transsexualism is unknown. It is not known if the etiology can be explained by intrapersonal, sociocultural, or biologic theory. Many consider transsexualism to be a normal variation and not a disorder.

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