A Muslim patient has requested to have only female nursing staff provide personal care.Which is the appropriate response of the nurse?

A) "I know that it may be difficult to understand but both male and female nurses are employed at this hospital."
B) "I will make sure that the charge nurse is notified about your request so that it can be accommodated."
C) "It will be difficult for people like you to adjust to our ways,but there are limitations for all of us."
D) "You may be perceived as a 'difficult patient' if you insist on limiting which nurses can take care of you."

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samantha mcdonald · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Nurses who provide culturally competent care bridge cultural gaps to provide meaningful and supportive care for all patients.The Muslim patient's request to have female nursing staff members provide personal care should be accommodated.The patient should not be threatened with a perception of being labeled as difficult.Even though both male and female nurses are employed at the hospital,female nurses can be assigned to provide personal care for the Muslim patient.

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