The nurse is admitting a young client of Cuban descent to the ...

[Destiiny22]

The nurse is admitting a young client of Cuban descent to the hospital. Which action by the nurse is culturally sensitive to this client?
 
  1. Allowing all family members to be present during the admission.
  2. Ensuring that the father of the young client is provided with adequate amounts of information regarding the young client's care.
  3. Requesting that all family members wait in the waiting room.
  4. Ensuring that the mother of the young client is provided with adequate amounts of information regarding the young client's care.

Question 2

A client tells the nurse about two abortions performed during college. The nurse responds, What did you major in while you were in college? This response is evidence of which type of barrier to communication?
 
  1. Changing the subject.
  2. False reassurance.
  3. Cross-examination.
  4. Use of technical terms.

[Jbrasil]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
The head of the Cuban household is the male. The father should be provided with appropriate information regarding the young client's care. The client's father will most likely make decisions regarding the young client's care. Native American groups look to mothers and grandmothers to make healthcare decisions. In Filipino households the authority in the family is shared, yet the decisions related to health care are made mostly by the women. Determination of roles and relationships is important when planning health care and assisting the client to make healthcare decisions, and the nurse should be prepared to include recognized decision makers in the planning process.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

This is an example of changing the subject. This nurse is changing the subject, which shows insensitivity to the client's thoughts and feelings. This happens when the nurse is not at ease with the client's comments and is unable to deal with the content. False assurance occurs when the nurse assures the client of a positive outcome when there is no basis for believing in it. Cross-examination is when questions are repeatedly directed to a client causing the client to feel threatened. Use of technical terms is when the nurse uses terms that are specific to the medical field.