Author Question: A 40-year-old nurse is taking a health history from a Hispanic man aged 20 years. The nurse notes ... (Read 94 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 40-year-old nurse is taking a health history from a Hispanic man aged 20 years. The nurse notes that he looks down at the floor when he answers questions. What should the nurse understand about this behavior?

A) The client is embarrassed by the questions.
B) This is culturally appropriate behavior.
C) The client dislikes the nurse.
D) The client does not understand what is being asked.

Question 2

An older adult woman of Chinese ancestry refuses to eat at the nursing home, stating, I'm just not hungry. What factors should the staff assess for this problem?

A) The woman does not like to eat with other residents of the home.
B) The woman is using this as a means of going home.
C) The food served may not be culturally appropriate.
D) The food served may violate religious beliefs.

bbburns21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Eye contact is one of the most culturally variable forms of communication. Although Americans emphasize eye contact while speaking, Hispanics look downward in deference to age, gender, social position, economic status, and authority.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Residents in long-term care settings often do not have much choice of foods. As a result, they may not be able to select cultural food preferences. When assessing the cause of decreased appetite in clients, the nurse should determine whether the problem may be related to culture.