The Labor and Delivery Nurse Is Talking with a Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

The labor and delivery nurse is talking with a patient who is expected to deliver her baby within the next several hours. The patient and her husband are Lebanese immigrants.
During conversation, the nurse asks the couple if they have chosen a name for their baby. The patient's husband explains that their Muslim beliefs require that they choose the baby's name after the delivery, as it is God's will whether or not the baby will be born. Which nursing response is appropriate?

• A)"Thank you for explaining that to me.By sharing your cultural beliefs with me, you're helping me to provide you with the best possible care."
• B)"In the United States, you can feel free to choose your baby's name prior to the delivery."
• C)"We have a very low rate of complications at this facility."
• D)"Are you afraid your baby will not live?"

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