NR-571 Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum
Final Exam Complete Review
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Challenges the providers
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Lack of familiarity with gender modification surgeries Failure to use gender-neutral terms such as significant other, partner, personal pronouns, Lack of sensitivity when addressing sexual practices unique to the LGBTQ+ community, Lack of understanding of cultural behavior Patient distrust in the medical system or prior traumatic experience with healthcare providers, Lack of sensitivity toward individuals that may engage in relationships with multiple partners are challenges for
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Challenges that LGBTQ+ patients
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Use of excessive precautions or refusal to touch them 1 / 4
Blame for their sexual preference or health status Use of harsh or abusive language, Harassment by providers or other patients in a healthcare setting, Denial of medical services are challenges for
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common challenge by both
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lack of understanding regarding the acceptable use of terminology is a challenge for
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independent characteristics.
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sexual orientation AND a gender identity which are
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Sexual orientation
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refers to one's emotional and sexual attraction to others.
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Gender identity
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on the other hand, refers to a person's sense of their own gender.
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non-binary individual
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does not identify themselves exclusively as male or female.
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Gender-affirming surgery
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include: Feminizing vaginoplasty, Orchiectomy, Masculinizing phalloplasty,
scrotoplasty, Masculinizing chest surgery, Mastectomy, Facial feminization procedures are
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hormone therapy
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estrogen, androgen blockers, and testosterone these are
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Common health disparities
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LGBTQ+ people are less likely to be offered routine preventive screenings, Transgender people have a higher prevalence of HIV, STDs, and mental health issues Transgender men are less likely to have regular cervical cancer screening, Gay men, especially of color, are at higher risk for HIV and STDs, LGBTQ+ youth are two to three times more likely to attempt suicide, Lesbian and bisexual females are more likely to be overweight or obese, Elderly LGBTQ+ people face additional barriers to health because of isolation these are common
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adolescents and or teens
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physical transformation, and physical changes often precede emotional and social development, areas of rational judgment, impulsivity, executive functioning, and social skills these are care for
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adolescents
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should have access to behavioral health specialists while hospitalized and upon discharge, especially if hospitalization was due to intentional or risky behavior.
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