When caring for a client from a different culture, which of the following is the best assessment approach by the nurse?
a. "Are there any special cultural beliefs about your illness that might help me give you better care?"
b. "Describe to me your position of greatest relief from pain and discomfort."
c. "I will return shortly to give you a pain medication. Is there anything else that you need?"
d. "I will roll your bed down and place a pillow between your legs."
ANS: A
When assessing client preferences in a client from a different culture, an assessment approach can include asking about special cultural beliefs related to the illness that might help the nurse to provide better care. Questions regarding a client's level of physical comfort do not address the client's culture.
You might also like to view...
Directions: Calculate the dosage and shade in the dosage on the syringe where provided
Order: Regular Humulin Insulin U-100 12 units subcut stat Available: a. What will you administer using this syringe? _____ Shade in the appropriate dosage on the syringe. b. What will you administer using this syringe? _____ Shade in the appropriate dosage on the syringe.
Which of the following nursing interventions may be used for a client with potentially violent tendencies, to facilitate expression of anger in an adaptive, nonviolent manner?
a. anger control assistance c. cognitive behavior therapy b. brief dynamic therapy d. psychotherapy
What is the most common cause of adrenocortical insufficiency?
A) Therapeutic use of corticosteroids B) Pheochromocytoma C) Inadequate secretion of ACTH D) Sudden cessation of exogenous adrenocortical hormonal therapy
The postpartum nurse is planning discharge teaching for the postpartum mother, who has two other children at home. What is the best way to provide instruction to this patient?
1. Provide all information while discharging the patient. 2. Provide written discharge material only. 3. No teaching is required, as this is not the patient's first postpartum experience. 4. Deliver information a little at a time and repeat it until discharge.