Martha is a student nurse who is caring for Ileana, a 25-year-old Mexican American woman who has learned that she has cervical cancer
Martha has learned that in the Mexican-American culture, decisions about healthcare are often made by the family group. Martha would like to help Ileana as she makes a decision about her treatment options. The most appropriate way for her to assist in this situation is to do which of the following? A. Suggest the health care provider meet with Ileana privately.
B. Let Ileana know what time the health care provider will make rounds so that she can invite her family to be present.
C. Explain to Ileana what the treatment options are.
D. Have an interpreter present to answer any questions.
B
A worldview is the way a particular cultural group thinks. Professional worldviews about health and illness are often different from those of patients.
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