As a nurse in labor and delivery, you are caring for a Muslim woman during the active phase of labor. You note that when you touch her, she quickly draws away. You should:
a. continue to touch her as much as you need to while providing care.
b. assume that she doesn't like you and decrease your time with her.
c. limit touching to a minimum, as physical contact may not be acceptable in her culture.
d. ask the charge nurse to reassign you to another client.
C
Touching is an important component of communication in various cultures, but if the client appears to find it offensive, the nurse should respect her cultural beliefs and limit touching her.
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