Author Question: A nurse is caring for a Sunni Muslim patient. The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity by ... (Read 114 times)

jenna1 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is caring for a Sunni Muslim patient. The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity by understanding that the patient would likely pray to

a. Allah.
b. Islam.
c. Buddha.
d. Jesus Christ.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for an Orthodox Jewish patient who has terminal cancer. The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity toward the patient by stating

a. Would you like me to assist you in praying to Jesus?
b. I'm sure you will go to heaven. You're a good person.
c. Would you like me to ask your rabbi to come to visit you?
d. Would you like me to bring you a copy of the New Testament?

meganmoser117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Muslims believe in one God, Allah. The word Islam implies peace. In the sixth century AD, the prophet Muhammad founded Islam in Arabia. Followers of Islam are called Muslims. Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) founded Buddhism in the sixth century BC in India. Christianity is based on a belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Orthodox Jews follow the traditional faith and strictly adhere to rituals. Jews believe in God but do not have a belief in Christ. A nurse should avoid making references to heaven or Jesus. Jewish clergy are called rabbis. The holy books of the Jews are the Torah and the Talmud.