The Nurse Has Presented an Educational Session to Local Politicians

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse has presented an educational session to local politicians about the health impact of discrimination based on sexual orientation. Which statements indicate that further education is needed?

• A) "Lesbians who stay at home to raise children receive healthcare benefits through their partner's employer."
• B) "A lesbian will receive her partner's retirement funds if the partner dies unexpectedly."
• C) "Lesbian couples can be homeless because of eviction based solely on their sexual orientation."
• D) "A veteran discharged from the Army because she is lesbian cannot receive care at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs."
• E) "A parent with children can be fired in most states if it becomes known that she is a lesbian."

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Marginal Value

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