The son of an 89-year-old client approaches you to discuss his mother's care. He is of the Arabic culture and stands very close to the nurse when speaking. The nurse who is of the American culture steps back from him to continue the conversation
The nurse's action is related to which of the following circumstances?
A) cultural differences of personal space
B) concern for safety
C) avoidance of the son's concern
D) the need to observe body language during the conversation
A
You might also like to view...
A male patient tells the nurse about experiencing problems with urination. What should the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) The number of times the patient voids during the day B) If there is any blood or semen in the urine C) If there is any difficulty starting the urine stream D) If there is any pain at the base of the penis E) If the patient has ever been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection
Which model explains and predicts the health promotion component of lifestyle?
A) Adaptation Model B) Conservation Model C) Health Promotion Model D) Self-Care Model
A nurse who provides care in a large, inner-city hospital comes into contact with older adults from a wide variety of cultural groups. How is culture most likely to influence the assessment and management of pain?
A) Cultural differences affect the intensity of pain. B) Culture can dictate the appropriate expression of pain. C) Culture should determine the choice of analgesia when treating pain. D) Culture is unrelated to pain because pain is a physiological, rather than psychosocial, phenomenon.
Which statement correctly identifies the initial use for an IV in a patient undergoing a lengthy abdominal surgery that requires general anesthesia?
1. To administer agents that will produce rapid unconsciousness 2. To administer reversal agents or other medications used to treat the adverse effects associated with general anesthesia 3. To administer large amounts of colloid solutions following surgical blood loss 4. To administer a volatile liquid that will keep the patient asleep