In the UK, a patient asks for care from a nurse of a particular sex for a sensitive procedure. Another suitably competent nurse is available and the request would not cause harmful delay. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer: B. Respect the request and arrange the available competent nurse
- A. Tell the patient that staff preferences cannot be considered
- B. Respect the request and arrange the available competent nurse
- C. Ask the patient to explain the request to the whole team
- D. Proceed immediately because clinical treatment always overrides preference
Explanation
The NMC Code requires nurses to treat people as individuals and respect their preferences, dignity and privacy. When a safe alternative is available without harmful delay, arranging it is an appropriate professional response.
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