A 10-year-old boy is diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?
A) Having tea parties with dolls
B) A compromised sexual response cycle
C) Identifying with boys who are athletic
D) Intense urges to watch his parents have sex

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An individual with gender dysphoria feels at odds with the roles associated with that gender. A child with this diagnosis is likely to engage in play associated with the opposite gender. The other options are not age appropriate or characteristically seen in children with gender dysphoria.

A 10-Year-Old Boy Is Diagnosed with Gender Dysphoria