Mr. Ali, a 78-year-old devout Muslim man, requires assistance with showering today.  He is specifically requesting a male nurse aide.  Today you (assume you are female) are assigned to Mr. Ali and there are no male staff members working with you on your shift. Q1 - Why does Mr. Ali want only a male to assist him with his shower? Q2 - What alternatives could you offer Mr. Ali and still get his shower completed during your shift? Q3 - Does Mr. Ali even have the right to refuse female staff? If so which Resident Right best fit this?

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Mr. Ali, a 78-year-old devout Muslim man, requires assistance with showering today.  He is specifically requesting a male nurse aide.  Today you (assume you are female) are assigned to Mr. Ali and there are no male staff members working with you on your shift.

Q1 - Why does Mr. Ali want only a male to assist him with his shower?

Q2 - What alternatives could you offer Mr. Ali and still get his shower completed during your shift?

Q3 - Does Mr. Ali even have the right to refuse female staff? If so which Resident Right best fit this?

Q4 - From the perspective of Mr. Ali’s faith tradition, why is he refusing a female nurse aide to assist him in his personal care? Make your response distinct and unique from your answer to the first question. It will be helpful to use an outside source (please cite any you use).

Q5 - How can you accommodate his request in the future while not violating his rights?

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