Traditional Muslim women live in a patriarchal family where decisions
are made by men. Most likely, the son will make the decision for his
mother, so (D) provides the surgeon with culturally sensitive
information. (A) may be necessary if a language barrier exists, but the
son is the patriarch in the client's family at this time. It is culturally
insensitive to encourage the woman to go against her religious and
cultural worldview, as in (B). Family members are more likely to
misinterpret medical information, but the son should be the primary
decision-maker for his mother (C).
are made by men. Most likely, the son will make the decision for his
mother, so (D) provides the surgeon with culturally sensitive
information. (A) may be necessary if a language barrier exists, but the
son is the patriarch in the client's family at this time. It is culturally
insensitive to encourage the woman to go against her religious and
cultural worldview, as in (B). Family members are more likely to
misinterpret medical information, but the son should be the primary
decision-maker for his mother (C).
