What should the culturally sensitive nurse do for a Muslim woman being treated in the hospital? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assign only female staff to care for her.
b. Keep her head and extremities covered as much as possible.
c. Arrange for family to bring specially prepared pork dishes.
d. Let her make decisions relative to her care.
e. Allow privacy for prayer.
ANS: A, B, E
Muslim women are not accustomed to making decisions, leaving it to the head of the house or the family as a whole. Muslims do not eat pork.
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