A student nurse assigned to a female, observant Muslim patient noticed her discomfort with several of the male health care providers. She wonders if this discomfort is related to the pa-tient's religious beliefs.
In her preparation for clinical, she learned that Muslims differ in their adherence to tradition, but that modesty is the overarching Islamic ethic pertaining to interac-tion between the sexes (Rabin, 2010). The student nurse states which of the following to the pa-tient? a. I'm going to request that you only have female physicians see you. Does having male nurses bother you as well?
b. I know that it's hard to get used to, but you just have to get used to it. That's how it is in America.
c. It must be difficult for people like you to adjust to our ways, but there are limita-tions for all of us.
d. I know that for many of our Muslim pa-tients modesty is very important. Is there some way I can make you more comfort-able?'
Question 2
A bedridden patient with long hair may experience problems with matting. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
a. Cut the matted hair away.
b. Braid the hair to reduce the tangles.
c. Use a thick, commercial product to grease the hair.
d. Keep the hair dry by applying powder every morning.
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