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sheilaspns · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The labor and delivery nurse is admitting a patient from a different culture who is in labor with her first child. Which question is most appropriate when conducting the cultural assessment for this patient?

1) When did you seek prenatal care?
2) Do you take prenatal vitamins?
3) Can a male nurse or physician provide care to you?
4) Do you want an epidural for pain management?

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a patient's nutritional intake as part of the cultural assessment. Which question is more appropriate for the nurse to include in this process?

1) Do you have any specific food rituals?
2) Who prepares the meals in your home?
3) Do you take daily vitamins?
4) What type of reaction do you experience with your food allergy?