What is the most appropriate nursing response when a Muslim patient requests that a basin of water on her bedside table not be emptied?
What is the most appropriate nursing response when a Muslim patient requests that a basin of water on her bedside table not be emptied?
A. Tell her that the water is a health hazard
[1%]
B. Talk with her about why she should not have it there
[6%]
C. Empty it because it could spill and wet the bed
[1%]
D. Support and accommodate her preference
[91%]
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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Fundamentals
Lesson
Cultural, Spiritual, and Religion Concepts
Client Need
Test Plan
Psychosocial Integrity
Related Topic
Cultural Awareness/Cultural Influences
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice D is correct. A devout Muslim patient may request to turn their bed to face Mecca, change their hospital gown, and place a basin of water near their bed for ritualistic handwashing before praying.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. The health risks associated with having the basin of water on the bedside table are minimal compared with the benefit of supporting the patient's spiritual needs.
NCSBN Client Need Topic: Psychosocial Integrity, Subtopic: Cultural Assessment
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