Author Question: A client's family tells the nurse that their cultural and ethnic beliefs will not allow their ... (Read 23 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A client's family tells the nurse that their cultural and ethnic beliefs will not allow their father's body to be left alone at any time before burial.

The mortuary is unable to pick up the body until morning because of a terrible storm that prohibits proper transportation. The policy of the hospital is that all bodies must be stored in the hospital morgue until pickup of the body is possible. Based on the influence of culture and ethnic beliefs of the family, what is the best way for the nurse to resolve this situation? A) Explain the policy of the hospital to the family members and arrange to have the body moved to the morgue.
B) Contact the nursing supervisor to find out if there is some other way to resolve the issue.
C) Contact the client's primary care provider to talk to the family about the situation.
D) Locate an unoccupied room and move the deceased client to the room with someone to stay with the body.

Question 2

A nurse is helping a Japanese American client make appropriate dietary choices. During the assessment, the nurse gathers information about the different foods that are commonly eaten by this client.

Based on this assessment, what would be the best source of protein and calcium to encourage the client to consider including in the dietary choices? A) Seaweed
B) Tofu
C) Bamboo shoots
D) Bean sprouts

cswans24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
When possible, a modification of agency policy that demonstrates respect for individual culture and ethnic beliefs is important to explore. The primary care provider is unable to modify the implementation of stated agency policies. Utilizing an empty room with an employee to sit with the deceased is not an appropriate option.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The nurse should consider tofu (soybean curd) to be a good source of protein and calcium. Soybean is one of the best sources of protein. Seaweed, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts, although eaten by Japanese Americans, are not as good sources of protein and calcium as tofu.