Question

A Sub-Saharan African widowed immigrant woman lives with her deceased husband's brother and his family, which includes the brother-in-law's children and the widow's adult children. Each family member speaks fluent English. Surgery was recommended for the client. What is the best plan to obtain consent for surgery for this client?A. Obtain an interpreter to explain the procedure to the clientB. encourage the client to make her own decision regarding surgeryC. ask the family members to provide a clarification of the surgeon's explanation to the clientD. tell the surgeon that the brother-in-law will decide after explanation of the proposed surgery is provided to him and the widow

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is D. Tell the surgeon that the brother-in-law will decide after explanation of the proposed surgery is provided to him and the widow

Explanation:

In the Sub- Saharan region, the customary law allows the inheritance of wife and the culture of having more than one wife is also practised in this region. According to the law, the widow will become the inherited wife of her deceased husband's brother.

In those regions, the woman are suppressed and the regions are male dominant regions. The women have to obey men's command. Hence, it will more likely be that the brother- in- law will make the decision.