A Female Patient of Asian Descent Was Admitted to the Medical-Surgical

Multiple Choice

A female patient of Asian descent was admitted to the medical-surgical unit with possible lung cancer. A male nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. It is best for the male nurse to:

A) ask the family members to leave the room to ensure patient privacy.
B) perform the procedure accurately and quickly to lessen patient anxiety.
C) examine only the affected body systems to decrease patient discomfort.
D) ask the patient for permission to perform the assessment before starting.