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bio_gurl · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is meeting with a family in which the wife abuses alcohol. During the family assessment meeting, the nurse observes that the husband speaks for the wife and other family members when the nurse is directing questions toward them.

The husband says, I am responsible for my family.. What cultural values should the nurse consider when planning care for this client? A) Health care decisions may have to be made when the client's husband is not present.
B) Health care decisions will involve the wife only.
C) Health care decisions may be made by the husband.
D) Health care decisions will involve the entire family.

Question 2

When assessing a toddler for characteristics of autism, the nurse will question the parents about all of the following except the child's:

A) Social interactions.
B) Ability to name objects.
C) Manic or depressed episodes.
D) Habits and rituals.