A patient refuses to remove a specific spiritual garment for daily bathing. The most appropriate action for the nurse to take includes:
A. removing the article anyway.
B. respecting the patient's wishes.
C. asking the patient to remove the article just during hospitalization.
D. telling the patient that other patients of the same faith have allowed the item to be removed.
B
It is important that the patient perceive that caregivers accept certain religious practices or rituals. Asking patients what they expect of their caregivers is a beneficial way to establish a nurse-patient relationship.
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