A nurse verifies the health belief system of the Puerto Rican ...

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A nurse verifies the health belief system of the Puerto Rican older adult client. Which of the following beliefs is this client most likely to hold?
 
  A) Health is a gift or reward given as a sign of God's blessing and goodwill.
  B) Health is obtainable by reaching a mature age.
  C) Health is the absence of disease.
  D) Health is the quality of wholeness associated with healthy functioning.

Question 2

A nurse works to protect vulnerable populations and reduce health disparities. Which of the following nursing actions work toward that goal? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) The nurse acknowledges that the clients in subgroups will not change beliefs or actions.
  B) The nurse communicates a nonjudgmental attitude toward health system beliefs.
  C) The nurse incorporates clients' belief systems into the plan of care.
  D) The nurse asks the client how the care system can incorporate the clients' health beliefs.
  E) The nurse teaches each client about preventive care.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
The magico-religious perspective is common among Latino and Caribbean groups. Those with this perspective believe that health is a gift or reward given as a sign of God's blessing and goodwill. Scientific perspective holds that health is an absence of disease. Holism associates health with healthy functioning and well-being.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D, E
Health promotion interventions, such as teaching about prevention and early detection of certain conditions, are particularly important when caring for older adults who are members of a minority group. Nurses communicate nonjudgmental attitudes and asking open-ended questions to elicit information about each person's life experiences and cultural influences. Nurses need to be aware of the health beliefs that influence their clients, so they can adapt their interventions accordingly.

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