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This article details essential strategies for nurses to provide gender-affirming care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive (TNGE) individuals. It covers nursing assessments, overcoming challenges, and creating safe healthcare environments for TNGE people.

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  • Strategies exist to foster psychologically and physically safe healthcare spaces for TNGE individuals.

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  • Implementing gender-affirming nursing practices is vital for improving health outcomes for TNGE people.
  • Nurses can lead initiatives to enhance healthcare inclusivity and safety.
  • Interprofessional collaboration is essential for systemic change in healthcare for TNGE populations.