In the Course of an Assessment Interview, a Female Client

question 6

Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter Identification

The process of determining the specific neurotransmitters involved in transmitting signals between neurons in the nervous system.

Excitatory Synapses

Connections between neurons that increase the likelihood of the receiving neuron firing an action potential.

Inhibitory Synapses

Synapses that decrease the likelihood of the firing of the post-synaptic neuron, helping to regulate and control neural activity.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within a synaptic terminal that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft in response to a nerve impulse.