A male nursing student is assigned to change the abdominal dressing of a 74-year-old female.The clinical nursing instructor asks that a female nurse assist him with the procedure.The primary reason for this decision is:

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When the client and nurse are of opposite gender,it helps to have a third person of the client's gender in the room.The presence of a third person ensures the client that the examiner will behave ethically.This person is also a witness to the examiner's conduct as well as the client's.While a second health care provider may be useful during the assessment and procedure,that is not the primary reason for their presence.

A Male Nursing Student Is Assigned to Change the Abdominal