At the request of the family, the instructor makes an assignment change for a black male student who had been assigned to take care of a postpartum Muslim woman
The culturally competent nurse is aware that the request by the family was made because: 1. Muslim culture does not allow black practitioners to care for women.
2. Muslim culture prefers that women health care providers care for Muslim women.
3. the husband will be present and he will object.
4. after childbirth, all care must be performed by women.
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The cultural aspects of a patient must be respected. Muslims prefer female care providers for women because of the extreme modesty of Muslim women.
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. "What effect will hospitalization have on your family?" b. "What religious practices are important in your life?" c. "Do you use food to maintain health or treat illness?" d. "Describe the role of children in your family."
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True False