The nurse notices that a female client has a dark, even tan. When asked, the client says, "I spend several hours a week working on my tan. The men in my family have always liked their women tanned
" What should the nurse consider before responding? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. It will be difficult to convince this client that sun exposure can be detrimental to skin health.
2. The women in this client's family are likely subservient to men.
3. This client is likely to discount the nurse's attempts at educating in regard to sun exposure.
4. There is no reason to spend time trying to teach this client about the adverse effects of sun exposure.
5. The nurse should focus on trying to educate the woman to keep her daughters out of the sun.
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Rationale 1: This client's culture values tanned skin. Cultural values are difficult to overcome.
Rationale 2: There is no indication that the women in this client's family are subservient. The only evidence is that this woman believes tanning is attractive to men.
Rationale 3: The nurse's attempts to educate this client may not be well received.
Rationale 4: The nurse should try to educate this client.
Rationale 5: The focus should be on health promotion for all the family.
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