A patient who is male-to-female (MTF) transgendered has been admitted to the unit, and this has resulted in much discussion among staff members. The nurse who is currently working with this patient should prioritize which of the following?
A) Assessing the patient's reasons for choosing to become transgendered
B) Teaching the patient about common female reproductive disorders
C) Remaining nonjudgmental and empathic when providing care
D) Teaching the patient management strategies for depression and anxiety
Question 2
A patient with significant and increasing sensorineural hearing loss has opted not to have surgery and has chosen instead to focus on aural rehabilitation with an emphasis on auditory training.
What will be the primary focus of the patient's rehabilitation?
A) Developing effective skills and strategies for listening
B) Learning to use sign language effectively
C) Developing coping techniques for dealing with a lack of communication
D) Developing nonverbal communication techniques
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Female African elephant with calf, in Kenya.
Female returning to the sea after nesting in Redang Island, Malaysia
Patient health history form Cont.
Mammalian male sex determination is initiated by the Y-linked SRY gene