An adult female client develops signs and symptoms of appendicitis during the night. The client is brought to the emergency department by her family. Which nursing intervention is the most culturally sensitive for this client?
A)Ask the healthcare provider who should assess the client.
B)Ask for a female healthcare provider to assess the client.
C)Ask for a male healthcare provider to assess the client.
D)Explain the assessment procedure and ask the client and family their preference.

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A)Culturally competent care means collaborating with the client to determine his or her preferences for medical care. The nurse should not assume that a client will want a male or female doctor. Asking the healthcare provider to decide does not include the client's wishes.
B)Culturally competent care means collaborating with the client to determine his or her preferences for medical care. The nurse should not assume that a client will want a male or female doctor. Asking the healthcare provider to decide does not include the client's wishes.
C)Culturally competent care means collaborating with the client to determine his or her preferences for medical care. The nurse should not assume that a client will want a male or female doctor. Asking the healthcare provider to decide does not include the client's wishes.
D)Culturally competent care means collaborating with the client to determine his or her preferences for medical care. The nurse should not assume that a client will want a male or female doctor. Asking the healthcare provider to decide does not include the client's wishes.

An Adult Female Client Develops Signs and Symptoms of Appendicitis