A nurse is constructing a pedigree for a client who was raised as a boy but is now transgendered. The client is affected by sleepwalking. How would the nurse indicate this individual on the pedigree?

Question

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. With a circle that has a slash through it
2. With a square that intersects with a circle
3. With a diamond
4. By shading in the symbol used to designate the client
5. By drawing a horizontal line under the symbol used to designate the client

Answer 1

3,4
Rationale 1: A slash or diagonal line drawn through a symbol indicates that the person is deceased.
Rationale 2: This is not the symbol used for a transgendered individual.
Rationale 3: Diamond shapes are used for transgendered individuals or persons with congenital disorders of sex development.
Rationale 4: Shading in the symbol indicates that the individual is affected with a condition or trait.
Rationale 5: The drawing of a horizontal line does not indicate the individual is transgendered.