Question

The client is an inuit woman recently admitted to the hospital with a ruptured ovarian cyst. she has expressed that it is very important that her husband be present to receive all medical information. using the concepts of culturally competent care, which is the best response?

Answer 1

Answer: Document the client's request in the nursing care plan.

A healthcare provider with cultural competence should accommodate the needs of the patient, which sometimes could lead to legal problems. A husband has no right to the medical information of his wife unless she allows it. In this case, it is best to make all the request written to avoid the problems.