A male nurse is assigned to the care of a gay male with alcoholism. This sexual orientation is inconsistent with the beliefs of the nurse. What actions, if any, can the nurse take to provide patient-centered care to this patient?
a. No action is necessary at this time.
b. Examine his own feelings about alcoholism and homosexuality.
c. Determine the patient's degree of risk for contracting the human immunodeficiency virus.
d. Discuss homosexuality and alcoholism with the patient.
ANS: B
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