A nurse in the hospital is caring for a Native American male. Which statement should best guide the nurse's care?
A) There is no concept of a nuclear family.
B) There is likely to be deep mistrust for the physician.
C) There may be a role for a tribal medicine man in the client's care.
D) The client is likely to expect immediate results of treatment.
Ans: C
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In many Native American cultures, there is a role for a medicine man in the treatment of illness. There is no reason to believe that the concept of a nuclear family does not exist, that there will be mistrust for the physician or that quick results are expected.
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