As a nurse in labor and delivery, you are caring for a Muslim woman during the active phase of labor. You note that when you touch her, she quickly draws away. You should
a. Continue to touch her as much as you need to while providing care.
b. Assume that she doesn't like you and decrease your time with.
c. Limit touching to a minimum, as this may not be acceptable in her culture.
d. Ask the charge nurse to reassign you to another patient.
C
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A By continuing to touch her, the nurse is showing disrespect for her cultural
beliefs.
B A Muslim's response to touch does not reflect like or dislike.
C Touching is an important component of communication in various cultures, but
if the patient appears to find it offensive, the nurse should respect her cultural
beliefs and limit touching her.
D This reaction may be offensive to the patient.
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