A patient of Native American descent is expected to die. The family arrives at the hospital and wants to observe their religious and cultural traditions. Which intervention by the nursing staff would be most appropriate?
1. Offer the family a private room to sit together.
2. Discourage the family from sitting with their loved one prior to death.
3. Discuss the possibility of transferring the patient home for the death.
4. Encourage the family to consider a DNR order.
Correct Answer: 1
Traditional Native Americans prefer to mourn in private, away from the dying patient. It is not appropriate for the nurse to discourage the family from spending time with the patient at this critical point. The severity of the patient's condition does not allow for transfer at this time. Some tribes prefer not to openly discuss DNR decisions.
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