A Caucasian nurse is caring for a Native American after a stroke. The nurse finds the patient sleeping while holding several small feathers bound by a beaded leather thong. The nurse should consider the possibility that this is
a. an interesting trinket to brighten the environment.
b. a gift from his grandchildren to make him feel closer to the family.
c. an important item used in native healing practices.
d. an item that might introduce microorganisms into the hospital environment.
ANS: C
A
Although the object's meaning is unknown, the implication is that it is not important.
B
Although the object's meaning is unknown, the implication is that it is not important.
C
Because the patient is of a different culture than the nurse, the nurse should clarify with either the patient or family what the meaning and importance of the item is and how it should be treated.
D
Although the object's meaning is unknown, the implication is that it is not important.
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