Practice Question
A male client tells the nurse that he does not want the female assistive personnel (AP) involved in his care. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?
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Correct Answer:
"I can arrange for a male AP to do your personal hygiene care."
Rationale:
🟫 This response respects the client’s cultural, religious, or personal preferences.
🟫 It avoids confrontation and maintains therapeutic rapport.
🟫 Offering accommodation supports client-centered care.
🟫 It demonstrates respect for modesty and privacy needs.
🟫 The nurse provides a solution rather than questioning or dismissing the concern.
Notify the charge nurse
🟫 Escalation is unnecessary before attempting reasonable accommodation.
🟫 The nurse can address the request directly.
AP is very capable
🟫 This dismisses the client's comfort.
🟫 Not patient-centered.
Why don’t you want
🟫 Confrontational and intrusive.
🟫 Not therapeutic communication.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Leadership
- Answer Choices: 4