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. Allow Mr. Jeffries to keep his underwear on and provide a large drape to cover him completely
B. Tell Mr. Jeffries that the physician will not examine him until he disrobes
C. Insist that Mr. Jeffries disrobe completely so the physician can perform a physical exam
D. Allow him to remain clothed and tell the physician that the patient refused to undress
E. Ask the daughter to come into the exam room and convince her father to disrobe
Answer: A
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