A Navajo client who is 36 weeks pregnant meets with the tribe's medicine man as well as her physician. The nurse understands this to mean that the client:
1. Is seeking spiritual direction.
2. Does not trust her physician.
3. Will not adapt to mothering well.
4. Is experiencing complications of pregnancy.
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Rationale:
1. As a result of the introspection that develops, pregnant women often will seek spiritual guidance from their preferred spiritual leader. The nurse has a professional responsibility to promote clients' spiritual well-being. Understanding the belief systems of the client population will facilitate intercultural communication, and will help the nurse provide appropriate information using appropriate teaching methods.
2. This does not indicate mistrust of the provider.
3. This does not indicate mistrust of parenting ability.
4. This does not indicate any type of pathology or complications.
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