Multiple Choice
A patient who emigrated from India is hospitalized.The patient and family use ayurvedic medicine.The nurse wants to alter this patient's care so that it is more comfortable and familiar.What changes from usual Western practice should be considered? Select all that apply.
A) In preparation for discharge, include a significant focus on preventive practices.
B) Spend time exploring the patient's life overall, focusing on broader issues than health.
C) Involve the patient's entire family and treatment team in decisions about treatment options.
D) Anticipate that because the patient's traditions are steeped in history, there may be distrust in high-tech interventions.
E) Provide relevant health-related information and then allow the patient to determine which course of action to pursue.
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