The Nurse in Labor and Birth Is Caring for a Muslim

The nurse in labor and birth is caring for a Muslim patient during the active phase of labor. The nurse notes that the patient quickly draws away when touched. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A) Ask the charge nurse to reassign you to another patient.
B) Assume that she does not like you and decrease your time with her.
C) Continue to touch her as much as you need to while providing care.
D) Limit touching to a minimum because physical contact may not be acceptable in her culture.