The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who does not practice or follow the Western approach to medicine. What CULTURALCARE approach should the nurse suggest to support the patient during the pregnancy and delivery?
1. Consider the use of a midwife.
2. Follow daily practices to stay well.
3. Schedule limited appointments with a medical doctor.
4. Agree to having diagnostic studies to ensure the baby's health.
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Explanation: 1. For patients who do not practice or follow Western approaches to medicine, the use of a midwife would be a good CULTURALCARE suggestion for the nurse to make to assist the patient during the pregnancy and delivery.
2. Following daily practices to stay well may be helpful to the nonpregnant patient. The pregnant patient will need some type of intervention to assist during the delivery.
3. The patient does not follow or practice Western medical approaches to health care. This option would be in direct violation of the patient's desires.
4. The use of technology is a practice of Western medicine and may not be an appropriate CULTURALCARE suggestion for the patient who does not follow or practice this approach to health care.
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