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joe · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is preparing a teaching session for staff nurses on cultural influences of childbearing practices. Which topics should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

1. Gender of children
2. Number of children
3. Use of contraception
4. Achievement of developmental milestones
5. Pregnancy as an illness or expected condition

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to assess a client who is from a nonEnglish-speaking culture. What should the nurse review about the client's culture before beginning the assessment? Select all that apply.

1. Touch
2. Employment
3. Personal space
4. Physical differences
5. Use of nonverbal communication

succesfull · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. In some cultures, a woman who gives birth achieves a higher status, especially if the child is male.
2. In many cultures throughout the world, it is common to have as many children as possible.
3. Culture may also influence attitudes and beliefs about contraception. In some cultures, contraception is appropriate but sterilization is not.
4. Achievement of developmental milestones would be included with content about childrearing practices.
5. Certain behaviors can be expected if a culture views pregnancy as a sickness, whereas other behaviors can be expected if the culture views pregnancy as a natural occurrence.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. The appropriateness of touch varies with each culture.
2. Employment is not culturally determined.
3. An individual's sense of personal space differs by culture.
4. Genetic and physical differences occur among cultural groups and can lead to disparity in needs and care.
5. Depending upon the culture, gestures and body language may be misunderstood or misinterpreted.