A 52-year-old woman arrives at the outpatient infectious disease clinic for follow-up after being diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and started on airborne precautions with a fitted respirator required for close contact. She tells the LPN, "I'm Muslim, and I pray five times a day, but I'm scared I'll pass this to my grandchildren before Ramadan starts. I don't know how I'll manage fasting with these pills." She states her husband usually makes her medical decisions but she wants to understand her own treatment plan. The LPN notes she appears tearful and asks to speak privately. Which response by the LPN is most appropriate at this time?
- “Since you are Muslim, I’ll arrange for your husband to lead the teaching discussion about treatment and fasting.”
- “Let’s finish the medication teaching and leave fasting concerns for another time so we can focus on treating the infection.”
- “Let’s speak privately. You sound worried about your grandchildren and Ramadan; tell me more about what concerns you.”
- “Your husband usually handles decisions, so I’ll direct the teaching to him and have him explain the plan and address your worries.”