When a male nurse is assigned to care for a female Muslim client who requests a female nurse for bathing, what is the best response?

The most appropriate response in this situation is to request a female nurse to perform the task. This choice aligns with the cultural and religious beliefs of the client, who may feel more comfortable receiving personal care from another female. In many Islamic traditions, modesty is highly valued, and personal care provided by a member of the opposite gender can be seen as a violation of that principle. Therefore, accommodating the client's request for a female nurse respects her wishes and helps to foster a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Offering to ask her daughter for assistance could potentially place the daughter in an uncomfortable position and might not adequately address the client's preference. Stating that a staff member on the next shift will help her delays the care and does not meet her immediate needs. Finally, providing supplies while keeping her draped does not fulfill her request for a female caregiver, and may not adequately assure her comfort and dignity during personal hygiene care.