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viki · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An experienced nurse explains to a newly hired nurse that understanding other cultures' worldviews is important in helping individuals meet health care goals, because

a. culture is an important concept in health and illness.
b. every culture has its own related values and attitudes.
c. people may be afraid of others with differing views.
d. people's worldviews influence their perception of health care.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient in the hospital who is from an unfamiliar culture. Which question by the nurse would provide the most beneficial information?

a. How can I assist you to learn self-care?
b. What do you expect out of health care?
c. What role does your family play in illness?
d. Why do you think you have gotten sick?

sailorcrescent · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The process of cultural knowledge occurs when nurses educate themselves about the worldviews of other cultures and ethnic groups. Cultural worldviews influence patients' perceptions of health care and their role and expectations. Knowing this allows the nurse to assess and then plan for care that is culturally relevant.
Culture is an important concept in health and illness, but this answer is not specific enough to be the best answer.
It is true that every culture has its own related values and attitudes, but this is not specific enough to be the best answer.
People are sometimes afraid of others who seem different to them, but this is not the best answer, because it does not explain the effect of worldviews.

Answer to Question 2

B
Understanding the patient's expectations for his or her health care experience would be vital in creating a plan of care that meets the patient's needs. From this foundation, the nurse can plan activities to address both health care and cultural needs.
Asking how the nurse can assist in self-care assumes the patient needs and wants to be active in self-care.
Asking about the role of the family in illness is too narrow a question.
Understanding the patient's view of the cause of illness is an important concept, but it would not be the most important question to ask.