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A resident wears a religious head covering and asks that it remain on during care. What should the nursing assistant do?
- A.Remove it at the start of every shift for uniformity
- B.Respect the request, work around the covering when possible, and ask the nurse if care requires any adjustment
- C.Tell the resident coverings are not part of the dress code
- D.Joke about the covering to help the resident relax
Correct answer
B. Respect the request, work around the covering when possible, and ask the nurse if care requires any adjustment
Why
Religious garments are part of identity and practice and should be respected during care. If a procedure requires adjustment, the nurse should be involved and the resident's consent sought.
Content outline: Psychosocial Care Skills - Cultural and Spiritual Needs: Respecting Beliefs and Practices · From the Psychosocial Care Skills practice bank (PS-090).