The nurse is caring for a young adult male patient who refuses personal care from a female nursing assistant. Which approach by the nurse is best?
a. Encourage the patient's family to talk with him about his care.
b. Have a registered nurse (RN) help with his personal care.
c. Assign a male assistant to help with his personal care if one is available.
d. Explain to him that males and females take care of both genders in this hospital.
ANS: C
C. It is important to respect differences in gender relationships when providing care. Some people may be especially modest because of their religion, seeking out same-gender nurses and physicians for intimate care. Respect these patients' modesty by providing privacy and assigning a same-gender care provider when possible. A. B. D. Having a registered nurse (unless male) provide care and talking to his family do not solve the problem or respect the patient's preferences.
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