An adolescent boy tells the nurse that he has recently had homosexual feelings.The nurse's response should be based upon which of the following?

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These adolescents are at increased risk for health-damaging behaviours,not because of the sexual behaviour itself,but because of society's reaction to the behaviour.The nurse's first priority is to give the young man permission to discuss his feelings about this topic,knowing that the nurse will maintain confidentially,appreciate his feelings,and remain sensitive to his need to talk.In recent studies among self-identified gay,lesbian,and bisexual adolescents,many reported changing self-labels one or more times during their adolescence.

An Adolescent Boy Tells the Nurse That He Has Recently