The husband of a female patient of the Islamic culture asks that ...

[Brittanyd9008]

The husband of a female patient of the Islamic culture asks that only a female doctor examine his wife. How should the nurse respond to the husband?
 
  1. A female doctor will be provided.
  2. The request is unreasonable and cannot be honored.
  3. Both male and female doctors respect the patient's privacy.
  4. The patient's body will be covered during any examinations.

Question 2

In presenting an osteoporosis prevention program, which group is the best to target?
 
  a. over age 85 because they are the most frail
  b. over age 65 because they are most likely to get it
  c. middle aged adults because they must plan to prevent it
  d. young teens because this is when they need to prevent it

[helenmarkerine]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: A common cultural conflict is misunderstanding a cultural practice of modesty and the need for gender-specific care. The nurse should recognize this as a legitimate request and make every attempt to honor the request.

Answer to Question 2

D