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kellyjaisingh

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An older patient is refusing a prescribed course of treatment because it goes against religious principles. The nurse realizes that religion plays what role within ethnocultural heritage? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Provides a system of practices
  2. Provides a meaningful philosophy
  3. Gives the patient a frame of reference
  4. Conducive to spiritual harmony and health
  5. Increases morbidity and mortality of older patients

Question 2

The nurse is assigned to provide care for a client recently admitted to a rehabilitation care facility.
 
  The client was severely injured in an automobile accident and requires assistance with the activities of daily living and occupational and physical therapy. The nurse notices the client is tearful one evening. When questioned, the client reports feeling lonely and sad. What initial action by the nurse is indicated?
  A) Ask the client what is wrong.
  B) Sit with the client and encourage a discussion of feelings.
  C) Obtain a referral for a psychological consult.
  D) Offer to call the client's family members.



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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale: A component of a person's heritage is religion, which provides a system of practices.

Answer to Question 2

B



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