A Muslim patient has requested to have only female nursing staff provide personal care.Which is the appropriate response of the nurse?

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Nurses who provide culturally competent care bridge cultural gaps to provide meaningful and supportive care for all patients.The Muslim patient's request to have female nursing staff members provide personal care should be accommodated.The patient should not be threatened with a perception of being labeled as difficult.Even though both male and female nurses are employed at the hospital,female nurses can be assigned to provide personal care for the Muslim patient.

A Muslim Patient Has Requested to Have Only Female Nursing