Mr. Jeffries is a 92-year-old Native American of Catawba descent. His daughter has brought him to the office because he has had severe abdominal pain for three weeks. Mr. Jeffries has asked his daughter to stay in the reception area while he is examined. He participates willingly during the patient interview, but when you ask him to disrobe and put on a patient gown, he refuses. What should you do?
A. Ask the daughter to come into the exam room and convince her father to disrobe
B. Insist that Mr. Jeffries disrobe completely so the physician can perform a physical exam
C. Allow Mr. Jeffries to keep his underwear on and provide a large drape to cover him completely
D. Allow him to remain clothed and tell the physician that the patient refused to undress
E. Tell Mr. Jeffries that the physician will not examine him until he disrobes
C. Allow Mr. Jeffries to keep his underwear on and provide a large drape to cover him completely
Patients from some cultures have a great deal of modesty. Mr. Jeffries might feel more comfortable if he can keep his underwear on, and if he is covered with an adequate drape. The physician can maneuver the underwear as necessary to examine the patient.
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