A nursing student is caring for a client admitted with pneumonia. The client believes that when the person is sick, the family cares for his or her every need. The client also believes that once the person feels better, then the person will push the family away and begin caring for self. When the student is planning the care, which intervention is appropriate?
A) Provide all basic care needs until the client is ready to perform tasks
B) Involve the family with basic care needs of client
C) Instruct the client on the importance to participate actively with basic care
D) Instruct the family on how to administer the medications
Ans: B
Feedback:
With transcultural nursing, it is important to respect the culture of the client and provide client-centered interventions. The appropriate intervention is to involve the family with the basic care needs of the client. Once the client feels better, the client will push away the family's help and take on a more active role. The nurse should not provide all the basic care needs and leave the family out. The nurse also should not insist that the client take an active role in care while the client perceives self as sick and unable. The nurse should, however, administer medications and observe for any side effects as well as provide appropriate interventions accordingly. Providing medications is not part of basic care.
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