A 25-year-old multiparous woman gave birth to an infant boy 1 day ago. Today her husband brings a large container of brown seaweed soup to the hospital
When the nurse enters the room, the husband asks for help with warming the soup so that his wife can eat it. The nurse's most appropriate response is to ask the woman a. "Didn't you like your lunch?"
b. "Does your doctor know that you are planning to eat that?"
c. "What is that anyway?"
d. "I'll warm the soup in the microwave for you."
D
Feedback
A Cultural dietary preferences must be respected.
B Women may request that family members bring favorite or culturally
appropriated foods to the hospital.
C Cultural dietary preferences must be respected. A statement such as this does not
show cultural sensitivity.
D This statement shows cultural sensitivity to the dietary preferences of the woman
and is the most appropriate response.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is responsible for maintaining intact skin for the compromised client. Appropriate nursing priorities include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Checking pressure points regularly. 2. Regular turning and repositioning schedules. 3. Strict precautions to provide clean care to the wound. 4. Delegation to unlicensed assistive personnel. 5. Documenting care given.
A school nurse is working with teachers in helping them address the developmental needs of grade school students, according to Erikson's theory of industry versus inferiority. The nurse suggests which of the following activities?
1. Providing time for running and playing sports, such as basketball, to increase gross motor skills 2. Allowing "pretend" time during their classes, like dress-up or role-playing 3. Presenting diversity in culture and practices as part of classroom study 4. Helping them develop skills needed in the adult world, like allowance budgeting
The best action nurses can take to prevent allegations of malpractice is
a. carrying malpractice insurance. b. clarifying orders with the nursing supervisor. c. delegating care to nursing assistants. d. providing care according to standards of practice.
Ordered: 500 mg of Aminophylline in 500 mL D5W at 42 mg/h. The infusion pump should be set at
_______________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word