A Client Is Preparing for Gender Reassignment Surgery and Will

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client is preparing for gender reassignment surgery and will transition from male to female.The client is worried about the voice not sounding feminine enough.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Ask if the client has considered vocal cord surgery to change the voice.
• B) Refer the client for vocal therapy with speech-language pathology.
• C) Teach the client that there will be no effect on the client's voice.
• D) Tell the client that the use of hormones will eventually change the voice.

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Definitions:

Social Milieu

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