Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 35-year-old male client shares that he has always thought of himself as being female, feeling anxious, embarrassed, and socially isolated.A 35-year-old male client shares with the nurse that he has always thought of himself as being female. The client feels anxious, embarrassed and socially isolated. How should the nurse respond to this client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B. The nurse should provide information about support groups and community resources for questioning and/or transgender people. This response is appropriate as it addresses the client's feelings of anxiety, embarrassment, and social isolation by offering practical support and resources. It validates the client's experience and offers a proactive solution to help him navigate his feelings and find a sense of community. This response promotes the client's well-being and provides a safe space for the client to explore his identity.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. A does not offer practical support or resources, C assumes medication is the only solution without exploring other options, and D shifts the focus away from the client's experience to a personal anecdote.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. A does not offer practical support or resources, C assumes medication is the only solution without exploring other options, and D shifts the focus away from the client's experience to a personal anecdote.