An immigrant from Korea who has stage 3 Alzheimer's disease lives with a daughter, an Oregon native, in her hometown. During a patient follow-up visit, the visiting nurse notices that the daughter seems exhausted and has begun to cry
Which nurse response to the daughter would best reflect an understanding of the family's culture? a. "Being expected to care for one's family can be a significant burden to bear.".
b. "You seem very tired. Respite care for a day or two each week might help you.".
c. "Caring for a loved one in need can be both a great honor and a great challenge.".
d. "There is a very nice nursing home not far from here. Your father might like it there.".
C
The Korean culture stresses respect and duty towards one's aged family members. As a result, it would probably be very difficult for a Korean to consider placing an aged loved one in the care of strangers, even temporarily. Korean American caregivers are more likely to respond to and benefit from overtures that demonstrate understanding, empathy, and caring and from assistance to the caregiver as they provide care.
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