A female client of the Middle Eastern culture is admitted to a care area with both male and female nurses. Which of the following should be done to respect this client's cultural practices?
1. Assign only female nurses to care for the client.
2. Assign only male nurses to care for the client.
3. Assign either male or female nurses to care for the client.
4. Explain to the client that male nurses are more competent to provide care.
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When taking the practices of the Middle Eastern culture into consideration for client care, the client should be assigned only female nurses. Male health care providers are not permitted to touch female clients. Explaining to the client that male nurses are more competent to provide care is not a true statement and would not support the client's cultural needs.
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