Many funeral, burial, and mourning practices, such as the length of time for mourning and public displays of grief, are determined by a person's
1. culture.
2. perceptions.
3. values and beliefs.
4. social interactions.
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Cultural practices regarding dying, grief, and mourning have a strong influence on behaviors.
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Nurse V has been working on the same oncology unit for the past ten years. Lately, her coworkers have noticed that she seems to be having trouble processing information and making decisions when caring for her patients
When asked if she needs any help, she flatly denies that anything is wrong and states that she has been doing things this way for ten years and sees no reason to change. Nurse V is having difficulties in which area of health? a. professional c. intellectual b. social d. spiritual
The family of a patient with terminal metastatic cancer asks the nurse for guidelines regarding when to call for help when the patient is discharged to home
What guidelines should the nurse instruct this family that indicates the patient needs medical intervention? Select all that apply. 1. oral temperature greater than 100° F 2. difficulty breathing 3. onset of bleeding 4. resting comfortably, and reading 5. extreme hunger
How can a nurse most effectively provide culturally competent care to patients?
A) Research the beliefs of cultural groups frequently seen. B) Communicate care planned to families as well as the patients. C) Determine the beliefs and practices of individual patients. D) Study the folk practices of cultural groups.
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a forensic client. Which of the following would it be most important for the nurse to include when explaining the purpose of the assessment to the client?
A) "This is just a routine assessment, and we will be discussing specific events that have led to you being admitted to this unit." B) "I will be asking you questions so we can determine how to best meet your needs." C) "It is important during this initial assessment that you relate the specific details of the crimes associated with your case so we can effectively treat you." D) "I will be asking you questions that will focus on mental health and behavioral issues rather than on the specific details of any crimes associated with your case."