The Nurse Guides a Woman to the Examination Room and Asks

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse guides a woman to the examination room and asks her to remove her clothes and put on an examination gown with the front open.The woman replies,"I have special undergarments that I do not remove for religious reasons." Which is the most appropriate response from the nurse?

• A) "You can't have an examination without removing all your clothes."
• B) "I'll ask the physician to modify the examination."
• C) "I'll explain the examination procedure,and then we can discuss how you can comfortably have your examination."
• D) "I have no idea how we can accommodate your beliefs."

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Definitions:

Diagnostic Procedure

A method of examination to identify the presence of a disease or condition in the body.

Radiation

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

A diagnostic technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body.

Radiotherapy

A treatment method that uses high-energy radiation, typically X-rays, gamma rays, or electrons, to damage or destroy cancer cells.