Author Question: Which of the following examples best demonstrates the concept of cultural imposition? 1. ... (Read 41 times)

swpotter12 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which of the following examples best demonstrates the concept of cultural imposition?

1.
Offering spicy foods to the sick
2.
Baptizing comatose patients without family approval
3.
Asking a patient what they think caused their cancer
4.
Helping a son plan funeral arrangements for his father

Question 2

The nurse admits a new patient and wants to deliver culturally competent care. How can the nurse best learn about the patient's culture?

1.
Read about it on the Internet.
2.
Talk with more experienced staff nurses.
3.
Ask the patient's family.
4.
Ask the patient.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
The concept of cultural imposition is similar to ethnocentrism. It occurs when one person imposes the rules of their culture on another person.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Only the patient can provide insight into how they practice their culture.