Question 54
While admitting a client who is in labor to the birthing unit, the nurse asks the client about her marital status. The client refuses to answer, becomes very agitated, and tells the nurse to leave. Which response would the nurse provide?
Question the family about the client's marital status
Try to obtain this information to complete the client's history
Refer the client to the social service department for counseling
Ask questions that are restricted to the client's present situation
Confident
Not Sure