An older Japanese patient in progressive shock lingers on the verge of death. What intervention does the patient's cultural background dictate?
a. Allow any and all cultural rituals at the bedside.
b. Encourage the family to talk to the patient who can be comforted by their familiar voices.
c. Restrict the ministrations of the folk hea-ler.
d. Suggest that small children not see the patient.
B
Japanese cultural behavior for the dying patient advocates that the entire family be in attendance and take part in the nursing care.
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