A pregnant patient from nondominant culture arrives for a prenatal examination is escorted to an examination room. When asked to remove clothing and wear an examination gown, the patient hesitates
What should the nurse do to ensure cultural sensitivity in preparation for the examination? A) Leave the room.
B) Stay in the room.
C) Assist with clothing removal.
D) Stand the distance of business space from the patient.
A
Feedback:
The patient may be from a culture that values modesty. Because the patient hesitated to remove clothing while the nurse was in attendance, the nurse should leave the room to permit the patient to change into the examination gown. Staying in the room, assisting with clothing removal, or standing at the business distance from the patient does not respect the patient's modesty.
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