A Hispanic patient in the hospital has been told that medication is recommended for his condition. He tells the nurse that he would like to consult the curandera before making a deci-sion. The nurse will first:
1. talk with the patient about his cultural beliefs related to health.
2. inform the physician of the patient's request.
3. restrict contact between the patient and the curandera.
4. talk with the family about the request.
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The LPN/LVN should attempt to accept and work with the cultural practices of patients as much as possible and not force a patient to accept care that conflicts with his or her values.
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