After a Jewish woman has given birth and returns to her room, the husband arrives with a camera. What is the best response for the culturally sensitive nurse?
a. "Here is a chair near the door so you can be comfortable while you visit."
b. "I'll give you all some privacy because I know you want to give your wife a big hug."
c. "Let me get some instructions for you to follow in her home care after she is dis-charged this afternoon."
d. "Sit on the bed and put your arm around your wife, and I will take your photo-graph."
A
The Jewish woman who has just given birth is considered unclean and cannot be touched by her husband until blood flow has stopped.
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