A nurse working in a long-term care facility is admitting an 85-year-old resident of Hispanic descent diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. What should this nurse take into consideration when caring for the resident? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cultural background has an important role in determining the resident's status
b. The resident will be culturally sensitive to caregivers
c. Home remedies may have value even if harmful
d. The resident will have a strong sense of trust for health care workers
e. Communication should involve gesturing whenever possible
ANS: A, C
Cultural background has an impact on family dynamics and plays an important role in determining the role and the status of the older person. Some older adults are less tolerant of other cultures as a result of influences or experiences early in their lives, which raises the possibility of misunderstandings and distrust when the caregiver is of a cultural group different than that of the older person. Communication should suit the individual needs of the resident and does not necessarily involve gesturing.
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