A nurse cares for a Chinese-American patient diagnosed with major depression. After the nurse reviews the therapeutic regimen with the patient, which action should occur next?
a. Verify understanding by asking the patient to restate the information.
b. Ask if the patient is willing to follow directions for medications.
c. Reinforce cultural norms about eating hot and cold foods.
d. Provide the information in written form to the patient.
A
Many Asians and Asian-Americans believe that questioning an authority figure (nurse) would be disrespectful, so they do not ask for clarification when they do not understand directions for their treatment. Individuals of this culture are usually willing to comply once they understand. Written information may be provided later. Although hot and cold foods might be used by Asian-Americans, there is no evidence that this patient is interested in this therapy.
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