A new client, who is Latin American, is getting settled in the hospital. She is expecting her family to arrive soon. A physician enters and informs the client that she requires surgery and asks that she sign the necessary documents
The client refuses and becomes agitated. Which is the most likely cultural reason for the client's reluctance to sign the documents?
A) Client is reluctant to have the surgery.
B) Decision of importance is typically made by the family as a group.
C) Client does not feel comfortable with the surgeon.
D) Client is medicated and is having difficulty making a decision.
Ans: B
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Cultures around the world have different expectations of roles of children, young adults, and elderly adults; of men versus women; and of sick people. For instance, some children speak for themselves whereas others are taught to remain silent; in some cultures, such as American and British ones, a sick person makes decisions for himself or herself; in others, such as many Asian and Latin-American ones, the family makes treatment decisions as a group.
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