Touch, to a great degree, is culturally determined. When providing care for a patient who belongs to a Hispanic culture, which of the following may be considered inappropriate in a health care setting?
A) Grandmothers helping in the care of pediatric patients.
B) Patients asking questions of health care providers.
C) Health care information being given to a female member of the family.
D) Males participating in health care activities.
Ans: D
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The meaning people associate with touching is culturally determined to a great degree. In some cultures (e.g., Hispanic, Arab), male health care providers may be prohibited from touching or examining certain parts of the female body. Similarly, it may be inappropriate for females to care for males. In the Hispanic culture, grandmothers often care for pediatric patients; the female of the family is often held responsible for the family's health care and health care information. Males of the Hispanic culture generally do not participate in health care activities when a member of their family is ill. There is no prohibition against asking questions.
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