When documenting the medical history of a young client with a mouth ulcer, the nurse finds that the client is homosexual and is scared of revealing this to his family. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention when assessing this client?
A) The nurse should inquire about the symptoms.
B) The nurse should avoid physical contact with the client.
C) The nurse should immediately inform the client's family.
D) The nurse should provide extra attention to the client.
A
Feedback:
The nurse should assess and inquire about the signs and symptoms experienced by the client as a result of the mouth ulcer; this will help allay the fear of rejection from the community. The nurse need not avoid physical contact with the client; it may further alienate the client. The nurse can inform the client's family about the client's homosexuality, but should take care to convince the family to accept the fact and behave normally with the client. The nurse need not provide extra attention to the client, because his condition is not serious.
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