Practice Question
The nurse is interviewing the client who identifies as "transgender." The nurse has not cared for a transgender client before but should consider what basic information?
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Correct Answer:
The client may be non-binary and the nurse should clarify the client's preferred pronouns.
Rationale:
🟦 Transgender identity refers to a person whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth, and gender identity exists on a spectrum.
🟦 Asking about preferred name and pronouns is a basic, respectful nursing assessment that supports therapeutic communication and trust.
🟦 Using correct pronouns promotes psychological safety, dignity, and patient-centered care.
🟦 Clarification avoids assumptions and helps the nurse provide culturally competent, respectful care.
🟦 This approach aligns with professional nursing standards for inclusive and respectful practice.
Posting notices violates privacy and confidentiality
🟦 Placing special signage could unintentionally disclose personal information.
🟦 Respectful communication is managed through staff education, not public labeling.
Gender identity does not dictate clinical care needs
🟦 Medical care is based on individual health needs, not sexual or gender identity alone.
🟦 Assuming care differences can lead to bias and inappropriate treatment.
Sexual orientation is separate from gender identity
🟦 Being transgender does not imply being gay, straight, or bisexual.
🟦 Making assumptions reinforces stereotypes and harms therapeutic rapport.
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This question is from PN NJ Eve Mental Health EXAM 2 2025 which contains 50 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: 💎Examplify-PN
- Domain: 🤦🏼♀️ Mental Health-PN
- Answer Choices: 4