The nurse places a client in a treatment room of the emergen…

The nurse places a client in a treatment room of the emergency department for treatment of abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The spouse, speaking for the client, asks that only a female provider examine his wife for the pelvic exam. The nurse recognizes that the client is from a culture that prohibits men from examining women. Which is the most culturally appropriate statement by the nurse?

A nurse who is reinforcing teaching about addiction to an in…

A nurse who is reinforcing teaching about addiction to an inner-city clinic has noticed that many of the group’s participants struggle with the stigma attached to their condition. Which of the following statements on the part of the nurse would best help participants overcome this stigma?