Exam 4: Cultural Influences on Nursing Care

The nurse notes that a patient of Arab descent is not eating anything on the meal trays.What should the nurse do about this situation?

A 43-year-old patient of Arab descent is admitted to the hospital.To comply with the state laws of the organization,the nurse offers the patient a Papanicolaou smear,which she refuses.Which action should the nurse take first?

An older patient who follows the Muslim religion is approaching death.The family says the patient's bed should be turned toward the opposite wall,so it can face Mecca to ensure an easier passage into the next life.The wall they want the bed to face has wall suction and oxygen,which the patient is using.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The family of an older Arab-American patient does not want the patient to be informed of a diagnosis of cancer.What should the nurse do?

A patient of Mexican descent sees a curandero for asthma; the curandero has prescribed a special tea to be taken four times a day to open the airways.How should the nurse respond to this situation?

A patient of northern European descent recovering from surgery denies postoperative pain; however,vital signs indicate an elevated pulse and blood pressure.The patient refuses to move in bed.Which nursing action would best ensure comfort and timely discharge?

An older male patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of a chronic disease.The spouse is at the bedside for most hours of the day,and the patient's children come to visit every day after work to discuss activities and ask for advice.What should the nurse realize about the social organization of this family?

The nurse is visiting the home of a patient who recently immigrated to the United States from Buenos Aires.Which observations in the patient's home should the nurse question to determine the patient's health beliefs? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient from a non-English speaking culture.While providing care,the nurse shows an appreciation for and attention to arts,music,crafts,clothing,and foods belonging to the patient's culture.What did the nurse demonstrate while caring for this patient?

During an assessment,the nurse determines that a patient from a non-English speaking culture practices activities that are past-oriented.What behavior did the nurse assess in this patient?