Exam 13: Cultural Diversity and Community Health Nursing

A patient had wrapped a tummy band around her newborn's abdomen.What should the nurse say to the new mother?

A nurse carefully explained that the medication had to be taken three times a day,with each meal.The patient came to the clinic with symptoms of medication overdose.How should the nurse respond?

A nurse is called by a friend who complains of symptoms of a cold.Which response would be the most appropriate by the nurse?

At a military base,a family from Qatar,a Muslim Arabic country,came in to the prenatal clinic because the wife believed she was pregnant.Which provider would be the most appropriate choice for this client?

After being given negative news about a health problem,the client,with tears running down her face,asks,"Why did this happen to me?" Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse felt very good about an Asian man who had responded positively to the instructions given to him.Later,the nurse heard him tell his wife that there was no way he could implement the suggestions.Which best describes the problem that the client is experiencing?

The nurse made a follow-up appointment for a client at the clinic,but the client did not come.Two days later the client presented at the clinic explaining that a temporary job had come up and he could not come back until he had finished and been paid for that job.Which action should be taken by the nurse next?

A nurse made a home visit for prenatal care and teaching for an Asian woman.The nurse noted the woman was having a hot lunch of spicy foods the nurse did not recognize.When the nurse suggested a cold drink with her meal,the woman looked horrified and distrusting.Which best describes what has happened in this situation?

When one woman asked her friend to stay while a painful procedure was done,it was explained that only one immediate family member could be in the room.The woman asked the nurse,"How do you define family?" Which would be the best response by the nurse?

Before interviewing an Hispanic family,what is the most important action for the nurse to take?

Crying,a clinic patient explained that she knew she had this breast lump because she had spread nasty gossip about her neighbor.Which action by the nurse would likely be the most successful?

In a client's culture it is exceedingly rude to ask any questions about income or wealth.Which action should be taken by the nurse to draw conclusions about the client's socioeconomic status (SES)?

Which are the most important factors in reducing disparities in health outcomes between different cultural groups? (Select all that apply.)