An older adult who is a traditional Chinese man has a blood pressure of 80/54 mm Hg and refuses to remain in the bed. Which intervention should the nurse use to promote and maintain his health?
a. Have the health care provider speak to him.
b. Use principles of the holistic health system.
c. Ask about his perceptions and treatment ideas.
d. Consult with a practitioner of Chinese medicine.
C
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A Incorrect. It is premature to speak with the health care provider until the assess-ment is complete.
B Incorrect. Unless he accepts the beliefs, principles of the holistic health system can be potentially unsuitable and insulting for this patient.
C Correct. Using the LEARN model, the nurse gathers information from the pa-tient about cultural beliefs concerning health care and avoids stereotyping the patient. In the assessment, the nurse determines what the patient believes about caregiving, decision making, treatment, and other pertinent health-related in-formation.
D Incorrect. Unless he accepts the treatments, consulting with a practitioner of Chinese medicine can be unsuitable and insulting for this patient.
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