As the United States and Canada continue to become more culturally diverse, it is increa-singly important for the nursing staff to recognize a wide range of varying cultural beliefs and practices
Nurses need to develop respect for these culturally diverse practices and learn to incorporate these into a mutually agreed on plan of care. Although it is common practice in the United States for the father of the baby to be present at the birth, in many societies this is not the case. When implementing care, the nurse would anticipate that a woman from which country would have the father of the baby in attendance? a. Mexico
b. China
c. Iran
d. India
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A A woman from Mexico may be stoic about discomfort until the second stage, at which time she will request pain relief. Fathers and female relatives are usually in attendance during the second stage of labor. The father of the baby is expected to provide encouragement, support, and reassurance that all will be well.
B Fathers are usually not present.
C The father will not be present. Female support persons and female care providers are preferred. For many a male caregiver is unacceptable.
D The father is usually not present, but female relatives are usually present. Natural childbirth methods are preferred.
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