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saraeharris

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A patient's parish priest arrives to the care area to visit the patient and provide communion. What impact does the priest's visit have on the patient's health?
 
  1. Reinforce assimilation
  2. Reinforces distinctiveness
  3. Reinforces acculturation
  4. Offers support and provides positive expectation

Question 2

A newly admitted patient places a picture of a saint on the bedside table. What aspects of religion will the nurse take into consideration when caring for this patient? Select all that apply:
 
  1. Religion often determines ethnic group.
  2. Religion is a domain of life that deals with things of the spirit.
  3. Illness is sometimes seen as punishment.
  4. Religion guides ethical values.
  5. Religion dictates the structure of the family.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation: 1. Assimilation means becoming like the members of the dominant culture.
2. Reinforcement of distinctiveness is a characteristic of ethnicity.
3. Acculturation is changing one's cultural patterns to those of the host society.
4. Religious affiliation benefits health by offering support and provides thoughts of hope, optimism, and positive expectation.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Ethnicity and religion are clearly related, and one's religion often determines one's ethnic group.
2. Religion can be conceptualized as being a domain of life that deals with things of the spirit.
3. Within religion, illness is sometimes seen as a punishment for the violation of religious codes and morals.
4. Religion is a system of beliefs, practices, and ethical values.
5. The family structure is a characteristic of heritage consistency, not religion.


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