A male patient shares a satisfying relationship with his wife. In ...

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A male patient shares a satisfying relationship with his wife. In addition, he shares close relationships with his male friends. The nurse would most appropriately view these male relationships as:
 
  A. transsexual.
  B. homosexual.
  C. heterosexual.
  D. bisexual.

Question 2

A first-year nursing student is assigned to care for a dying patient. To best prepare for this assignment, the student should:
 
  A. complete a course on death and dying.
  B. be able to control his or her own emotions about death.
  C. compare this experience to the death of a family member.
  D. develop a personal understanding of his or her own feelings about grief and death.

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Answer to Question 1

C
A transsexual wears clothing from the opposite sex and assumes the roles of that sex. A homosexual's orientation is toward same-sex partners. A bisexual is oriented towards both men and women.

Answer to Question 2

D
Often when a patient dies, nurses develop personal feelings of loss and sadness for the family. Nurses feel frustration, anger, guilt, sadness, or other emotions. Taking time to assess your own feelings will be a valuable tool in asking whether your personal sadness is related to caring for the patient or to unresolved personal experiences from the past. Stress management techniques may be helpful.

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Excellent

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