Exam 4: Culture

The nurse is caring for an older Chinese adult male who is grimacing and appears restless after abdominal surgery. What is the nurse's best action?

Women who are given the job of caretaker for aging relatives are subject to caregiver strain due to

The emphasis on understanding cultural influence on health care is important because of

Understanding cultural differences in health care is important because it will help the nurse to understand the manner in which people decide on obtaining treatments and medical care. In independent cultures an individual will

What interrelated constructs facilitate a nurse to become culturally competent?

A 60-year-old Italian immigrant presents for an annual physical. He is counseled about diagnostic testing including laboratory testing, colonoscopy, influenza vaccination, and pneumococcal vaccination. His reply is "If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it." When developing a plan of care, the nurse should consider which cultural orientation for this patient?

When teaching an Asian patient with newly diagnosed diabetes, the nurse notes the patient nodding yes to everything that is being said. With a better understanding of cultural interdependence in self-Chapter, a nurse should immediately