You overhear two of your patients talking to one another. One ...

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You overhear two of your patients talking to one another. One says that her sore throat was probably caused by a cold drink and that vodka would probably cure the sore throat.
 
  She states that she believes in a phenomenon known as znakharstvo. To which culture does this patient most likely belong?
  A) Eastern European
  B) Asian and Pacific Islander
  C) Black American
  D) Hispanic

Question 2

A nursing student has had interactions with members of numerous different cultures during clinical rotations.
 
  The student has learned about the importance of cultural congruence in class and can apply this principle during client interactions by:
  A) Teaching clients to be objective and appropriately critical of their culture
  B) Asking clients to think about ways that their culture has influenced their health
  C) Reflecting on the positive and negative aspects of the culture in which the student grew up
  D) Communicating messages of affirmation regarding clients and their individual cultures

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
For Eastern Europeans, causes of illness are thought to be naturalistic and are explained in impersonal, systemic terms (eg, cold drinks cause sore throats; clean air and rest are essential to health). Superstitions and magical curing (znakharstvo) are also prevalent. Folk medicines and home remedies, including the use of vodka, are believed to have many advantages.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Cultural congruence means that clients receive an overall message, conveyed both verbally and nonverbally, of personal and cultural validation. Cultural congruence does not involve prompting clients to reflect on their own culture and it does not directly entail reflection on one's own culture.