In which of the following cultural groups should a nurse expect ...

[tatyanajohnson]

In which of the following cultural groups should a nurse expect to find assessment of mood and affect most challenging, owing to the characteristics of the groups? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Arab Americans
  2. Native Americans
  3. Latino Americans
  4. Western European Americans
  5. Asian Americans

Question 2

A female nurse is caring for an Arab American male client. When planning effective care for this client, the nurse should be aware of which of the following cultural considerations? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Limited touch is acceptable only between members of the same sex.
  2. Conversing individuals of this culture stand far apart and do not make eye contact.
  3. Devout Muslim men may not shake hands with women.
  4. The man is the head of the household, and women take on a subordinate role.
  5. Men of this culture are responsible for the education of their children.

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Answer to Question 1

2, 5
Rationale: The nurse should expect that both Native Americans and Asian Americans may be difficult to assess for mood and affect. In both cultures, expressing emotions is difficult. Native Americans are encouraged to not communicate private thoughts. Asian Americans may have a reserved public demeanor and may be perceived as shy or uninterested.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4
Rationale: When planning effective care for this client, the nurse should be aware that limited touch in this culture is acceptable only between members of the same sex, that devout Muslim men may not shake hands with women, and that women are subordinate to the man, who is the head of household. Conversing individuals of this culture stand close together and maintain eye contact. Arab American women are responsible for the education of children.