Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
The charge nurse on the pediatric floor has assigned a 6-year-old girl of Arab-American ethnicity with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes and an 8-year-old girl recovering from ketoacidosis to the same semi-immune treatment. The 6-year-old's mother is upset because the parent staying with the other child is the father. The nurse should:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Cultural sensitivity requires addressing the mother's discomfort, likely due to gender norms. Reassigning rooms respects her concerns while maintaining care. Teaching convenience, alternative sleeping, or customer service do not address cultural needs.