A Native American patient diagnosed with lung cancer wants to have a shaman come to the hospital to perform a healing ceremony at his bedside. Using Leininger's theory, how should the nurse respond?
1. "I will help arrange the visit for you."
2. "That is not an acceptable part of hospital procedures."
3. "It might interfere with your current course of treatment."
4. "It is not a good idea because it might upset the other patients."
Answer: 1
Explanation: According to Leininger, the role of the nurse is to provide culturally congruent care. The nurse's first obligation is to her patient. She can help mitigate any impact the ceremony may have on the other patients. There is no indication that the shaman's visit would interfere with other treatment. Care procedures should support an individual's values and beliefs.
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