A Patient Refuses to Remove a Specific Spiritual Garment for Daily

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient refuses to remove a specific spiritual garment for daily bathing.The most appropriate action for the nurse would be to:

• A) remove the article anyway because the garment hinders daily care delivery.
• B) respect the patient's wishes and work around it.
• C) explain to the patient that the garment has no real spiritual value.
• D) identify the refusal as a sign of spiritual distress.

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