The nurse notices that a Jewish patient on her unit is in his room lighting a Shabbat candle on Friday night.The culturally sensitive response by the nurse would be:

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The best choice would be to accommodate the patient's cultural and religious needs by finding out if there is a designated area for lighting Shabbat candles in the facility, such as a chapel. This shows respect for the patient's beliefs and promotes culturally sensitive care. The other answer choices are not respectful of the patient's culture and could potentially cause offense or harm.

The Nurse Notices That a Jewish Patient on Her Unit