A nurse speaks with family members of a Chinese American parent recently diagnosed with major depression. Which comment by the nurse will the family find most comforting? "The nursing staff will:
a. take good care of your parent."
b. pray with your parent several times a day."
c. teach your parent important self-care strategies."
d. educate your parent about safety information regarding medication."
ANS: A
Chinese Americans hold an Eastern (balance) worldview. Persons who are ill or need health care are vulnerable and need protection. The family will find comfort in a nurse's statement that good care will be provided. The distracters apply to persons with a Western or indigenous worldview.
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