The Labor and Delivery Nurse Is Admitting a Patient from a Different

question 23

Multiple Choice

The labor and delivery nurse is admitting a patient from a different culture who is in labor with her first child. Which question is most appropriate when conducting the cultural assessment for this patient?

• A) "When did you seek prenatal care?"
• B) "Do you take prenatal vitamins?"
• C) "Can a male nurse or physician provide care to you?"
• D) "Do you want an epidural for pain management?"

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