A client of Eastern Europe descent who gave birth to her third child the previous shift tells the nurse that she wants to get cleaned up and have something to eat so that she can be ready to go home in the morning
Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this client? 1. Suggest that her plans to go home depend upon her physician
2. Assist the client with self-care requests and check on when the meals will be delivered
3. Instruct the client to pace herself and that there is no hurry rush to go home
4. Suggest the client take advantage of the rest since she has other children at home who will also need her care
2. Assist the client with self-care requests and check on when the meals will be delivered
Rationale:
To provide culturally sensitive care, the nurse should assist the client with self-care requests and check on when the meals will be delivered since clients of European descent want to ambulate, shower, dress, and plan to go home quickly. The nurse should not suggest that the discharge is dependent upon the physician. Telling the client to pace herself or to take advantage of rest since she has other children at home who will also need her care does not allow for cultural differences surrounding childbirth.
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