A Native American client has been flown to your hospital for a higher level of care. Some decisions will need to be made regarding the pending surgery for this client
What cultural information about the Native American family might be helpful to know? a. It is based on a matriarchal society.
b. All family members have equal power.
c. It is based on a patriarchal society.
d. It is based on a child centered society.
A
Many Native American cultures are based on a matriarchal society. The extended family is important in Native American families and is often involved in health care decisions. The family may wait for the family's eldest female to arrive before a major medical decision is made.
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