The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Muslim Patient Who

The nurse is providing care to a Muslim patient who presents to the emergency department (ED) with abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The patient's spouse asks that only a female examines the patient. Which is the most culturally appropriate statement by the nurse in response to this request?

A) "Your spouse will be covered so it will not matter what the gender of the examiner is."
B) "The male and female providers here both respect privacy."
C) "Your request is unreasonable and cannot be honored at this time."
D) "Every attempt will be made to honor your request regarding the care of your spouse."