The nurse walks into the client's room and finds a shaman "fluffing the aura" of the client. What is the best action of the nurse?
A) Leave the room and provide privacy to the client.
B) Call the physician to report the findings.
C) Ask the shaman to stop the process and leave the facility.
D) Notify security of the activity in progress.
A
Feedback:
By leaving the room and providing privacy the nurse supports the client in the quest to practice health practices within his or her culture and beliefs. Documentation of the activity is appropriate. Notifying the physician will not stop or support the belief. Notifying security and/or asking the shaman to leave may anger the client and violate the practice of a religious/cultural ritual.
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