The nurse is working with a new mother who follows Muslim traditions. Which expectations and actions are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply
1. Be sure she gets a kosher diet.
2. Expect that most visitors will be women.
3. Uncover only the necessary skin when assessing.
4. Breastfeeding will likely take place for two years.
5. She will prefer a male physician.
Correct
2, 3, 4
Rationale:
1. A kosher diet is appropriate for Jewish women, not Muslims. Although many of the dietary laws are similar, kosher is not appropriate for a Muslim client.
2. This is true because women are not in the company of men to whom they are not married whenever possible.
3. Modesty is very important to Muslims. Use the bed covers to drape the client while performing the postpartum assessment.
4. This practice comes from the Koran.
5. Because of modesty and the restrictions against touching and being touched by males who are not the spouse, most Muslim women highly prefer female care providers.
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