The nurse has presented an educational session to local politicians about the health impact of discrimination based on sexual orientation
Which statements indicate that further education is needed? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Lesbians who stay at home to raise children receive healthcare benefits through their partner's employer."
2. "A lesbian will receive her partner's retirement funds if the partner dies unexpectedly.".
3. "Lesbian couples can be homeless because of eviction based solely on their sexual orientation."
4. "A veteran discharged from the Army because she is lesbian cannot receive care at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs."
5. "A parent with children can be fired in most states if it becomes known that she is a lesbian."
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Rationale 1: Gay couples experience many sources of economic discrimination based on sexual orientation, including not being offered the same healthcare benefits that a legally married spouse is entitled to receive.
Rationale 2: Gay couples experience many sources of economic discrimination based on sexual orientation, including not receiving pensions or retirement funds after the death of a partner.
Rationale 3: Most states allow overt discrimination, including housing discrimination, based on sexual orientation.
Rationale 4: Discharge from the armed forces based on sexual orientation prevents access to Veterans Administration benefits.
Rationale 5: Most states allow overt discrimination, including on-the-job discrimination based on sexual orientation.
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