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drink · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which action is best for the nurse to take to ensure culturally competent care for an alert, terminally ill Filipino patient?

a. Ask the patient and family about their preferences for care during this time.
b. Let the family decide whether to tell the patient about the terminal diagnosis.
c. Obtain information from Filipino staff members about possible cultural needs.
d. Remind family members that dying patients prefer to have someone at the bedside.

Question 2

The nurse admits a terminally ill patient to the hospital. What is the first action that the nurse should complete when planning this patient's care?

a. Determine the patient's wishes regarding end-of-life care.
b. Emphasize the importance of addressing any family issues.
c. Discuss the normal grief process with the patient and family.
d. Encourage the patient to talk about any fears or unresolved issues.

Dnite · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Because cultural beliefs may vary among people of the same ethnicity, the nurse's best action is to assess the expectations of both the patient and family. The other actions may be appropriate, but the nurse can only plan for individualized culturally competent care after assessment of this patient and family.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse's initial action should be to assess the patient's wishes at this time. The other actions may be implemented if the patient or the family express a desire to discuss fears, understand the grief process, or address family issues, but they should not be implemented until the assessment indicates that they are appropriate.