A refugee mother with a history of trauma becomes distressed when asked to expose her breast for a breastfeeding assessment. What is the trauma-informed approach?
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A
Explain that exposure is necessary and proceed
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B
Ask for permission at each step, offer to dim lights, provide a private space, and allow the mother to control the pace
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C
Skip the physical assessment entirely
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D
Have a male colleague leave the room but otherwise proceed normally