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The social context influences the pa erns of health and illness for individuals, communi es, and
socie es. An example is the assessment of
A.the pa ent's health beliefs and prac ces.
B.focus groups in mul ple loca ons.
C.culture-based postpartum prac ces.
D.the religious prac ces of the pa ent.
B.focus groups in mul ple loca ons.
The purpose of comparing culture care needs of the specific individual with the general themes
of people from similar cultural background is to
A.iden fy the dietary needs of a specific religious preference.
B.determine if the pa ent needs a spiritual consulta on.
C.provide a picture of the individual's culture-based health care needs.
D.consider how closely the pa ent follows his or her religion.
C.provide a picture of the individual's culture-based health care needs.
With transcultural assessment, the nurse must
A.ask all the ques ons for completeness.
B.determine which ques ons to ask.
C.include all the ques ons as part of an admi(ng assessment.
D.wait un l the rela onship is established to ask ques ons.
B.determine which ques ons to ask.
A shared, learned, and symbolic system of values, beliefs, and a(tudes that shapes and
influences the way people see and behave in the world is defined as
A.society.
B.community.
C.culture.
D.spirituality.
, C. Culture.
Even if daily prayers or other religious prac ces are not a part of a pa ent's life rou ne, they
o*en take a central posi on during life transi ons, such as the loss of a loved one, an accident,
or serious illness. A related nursing diagnosis might be
A.spiritual distress.
B.impaired social interac on.
C.readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being.
D.social isola on.
A. Spiritual distress
It is important to iden fy similari es and differences among the cultural beliefs of the pa ent,
health care agency, and the nurse to
A.get the proper diet.
B.perform a spiritual consult.
C.communicate with family.
D.avoid making assump ons.
D. Avoid making assump ons
Seeking understanding of pa ents' culture-based health care prac ces is essen al to nursing
because each culture has its own tradi onal values and beliefs about health and illness that
A.have things that need to be avoided.
B.affect the body image and habits that may lead to becoming overweight.
C.may affect pa ents' adherence to treatments.
D.use various health methods that might be harmful.
C. May affect pa ents' adherence to treatments.
What is the nurse's best response when a Muslim pa ent has a basin of water on his bedside
stand that he does not want emp ed?
A.Tell him that the water is a health hazard.
B.Empty it because it could spill and get the bed wet.
C.Talk with him about why he should not have it there.
D.Support and accommodate his preference.
D. Support and accommodate his preference.