The nurse is caring for a patient who experienced the birth of a stillborn son earlier in the day. The patient is from a culture that is very paternalistic and emphasizes the importance of male children over female
What behavior would the nurse expect in this patient? 1. Crying inconsolably
2. Expressing feelings of failure as a woman
3. Requesting family members to be present
4. Showing little emotion
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Rationale 1: Inconsolable crying is not a sign of a paternalistic culture, but is a universal sign of deep grief.
Rationale 2: When a woman belongs to a culture that emphasizes the importance of males, she often sees her main role as an adult as bearing children. A fetal death, particularly of a son, often results in feelings of failure as a woman.
Rationale 3: Inconsolable crying is not a sign of a paternalistic culture, nor is the presence of multiple family members.
Rationale 4: Showing little emotion indicates a stoic culture, which might not be paternalistic.
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