A woman of Mexican-American background who is in labor asks that her husband not be allowed in the delivery room and that he not see the baby until after the baby has had his or her initial bath. How can the nurse best respond to this request?
a. Insist that it is the hospital policy for the husband to be present during the delivery.
b. Explain that the first hour after the birth of the baby is the most critical to promote bonding.
c. Honor the request by recognizing that these are the cultural norms of the client.
d. Ask the husband if he is willing to wait in the waiting room until the delivery is completed.
C
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