A Nurse Practitioner Recently Joined a Practice with a Diverse

A nurse practitioner recently joined a practice with a diverse clientele, including persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. How should the nurse approach these clients? (Select all that apply.)

A) Avoid bringing up sexual orientation or gender identity
B) Ask all clients openly about their sexual orientation and gender identity
C) Assume all clients are heterosexual and cisgender unless they say otherwise
D) Personalize care based on relevant risk factors and individual patient behaviors
E) Base treatment plans on risk factors associated with a person's sexual orientation