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jman1234 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse is working in a clinic that serves a culturally diverse population of children. The nurse should plan care, understanding that the following complementary and alternative practices may be used by this patient population

(Select all that apply):
a. Seeking another doctor's opinion
b. Seeking advice from a curandero or curandera
c. Using acupuncture or acupressure as a therapy
d. Consulting an herbalist
e. Consulting a kahuna

Question 2

A nurse is caring for an African-American child recently admitted to the hospital. The nurse should be aware of which broad cultural characteristics for this child when planning care (Select all that apply)?

a. Silence may indicate a lack of trust.
b. Maintaining constant eye contact may be viewed as aggressive.
c. Self-care and folk medicine do not play a role in health care.
d. Illness may be seen as the will of God.
e. No importance is attached to nonverbal behavior.

Beatricemm · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, E
The curandero (male) or curandera (female) of the Mexican-American community is believed to have healing powers that are a gift from God. The Asian family may consult an herbalist, knowledgeable in medicines, or perhaps a specialized practitioner of Asian therapies, including acupuncture (insertion of needles) or acupressure (application of pressure). Native Hawaiians consult kahunas and practice ho'oponopono to heal family imbalance or disputes. The nurse may encounter use of these practices. Consulting another doctor would not be a complementary or alternative practice expected in a culturally diverse population.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
A nurse should be aware of the African-American broad cultural characteristics, which include the following: initial eye contact shows respect; maintaining eye contact can be viewed as aggressive, silence may indicate a lack of trust, and illness may be seen as the will of God. Self-care and folk medicine are prevalent in this culture, and importance is placed on nonverbal behavior.