A nursing assistant reports to the nurse, "The Hindu patient in room 4 is not responding but is breathing, and his skin is warm and dry." What should the culturally sensitive nurse recognize as the probable cause of this behavior?
a. Karma
b. Yoga trance
c. Moksha
d. Caste atonement
B
This Hindu man is attempting to reach the highest level of meditation in Yoga, during which he may become totally unresponsive.
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A client is having contractions that are lasting 20–30 seconds and occurring every 8–20 minutes. The client is requesting something to help relieve the discomfort of contractions. The nurse should suggest:
1. That a mild analgesic be administered. 2. An epidural. 3. A local anesthetic block. 4. Nonpharmacologic methods for pain relief.