In the course of an assessment interview, a female client reveals ...

[BRWH]

In the course of an assessment interview, a female client reveals a history of bisexual orientation. Which action should the nurse initially implement when working with this client?
 
  A. Self-assess personal attitudes toward homosexuality
  B. Review client's possible childhood sexual abuse history
  C. Encourage discussion of aversion to heterosexual relationships
  D. Explore client's family history of homosexuality

Question 2

According to NANDA (2012), a disorder that occurs after the death of a significant other or any loss perceived as significant to the individual,
 
  in which the experience of distress accompanying bereavement fails to follow normative expectations and manifests in functional impairment, is referred to as_________________ _______.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

[zenzy]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The nurse should initially self-assess personal attitudes toward bisexuality. The nurse must be able to recognize the potential for negative feelings compromising client care. Unconditional acceptance of each individual is an essential component of compassionate nursing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: Complicated grieving
A grieving process that does not follow normative expectations may include fixation at a particular stage of grieving, psychosomatic symptoms, and/or impairment in occupational, social, intellectual, or emotional function.

[BRWH]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bdobbins]

Excellent