A nurse working with a family whose child has recently told them that he identifies with the LGBTQ community asks the nurse to explain how this happened considering the fact that the child was raised as a male and played with appropriate toys. What is the best nursing response to the family’s concerns?
a) Tell them that there is no need for concern for their child has shared this information with them
b). Ask the parents if they ever noticed something different about their son as he was growing up.
c)Explain that sexual orientation changes can occur over time.
d)Suggest that this behavior may be temporary.