A 22-year-old male client says he is attracted to persons of the same sex only. How should the nurse document his stated sexual orientation?
A) Heterosexual
B) Asexual
C) Homosexual
D) Lesbian
C
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Because the client is attracted to persons of the same sex only, his sexual orientation should be documented as homosexual. Heterosexuals are individuals who are attracted to the opposite sex. Asexuals are individuals who are not particularly attracted to either sex. Lesbians are women who are sexually attracted to women.
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