Touch, to a great degree, is culturally determined. In the Hispanic culture, what may be inappropriate in a health care setting?
A) Grandmothers to help in the care of pediatric patients
B) Females to care for males
C) Health care information to be given to a female member of the family
D) Males to participate in health care activities
Ans: B
Feedback: 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.
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