An Asian client enters a community health setting. Based on ...

[sheilaspns]

An Asian client enters a community health setting. Based on cultural norms, the nurse might anticipate that the client will:
 
  a. be very verbal and demonstrative about symptoms.
  b. have an increased risk for having poor nutrition.
  c. be noncompliant with the plan of care.
  d. have attempted self-diagnosis and self-treatment.

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that a(n) _____ client is most likely to need food rituals as part of the medication regimen in the home setting.
 
  a. Amish
  b. Egyptian
  c. Hispanic
  d. Appalachian

[bobsmith]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Self-diagnosis and self-treatment are sometimes characteristic of the Asian culture. The other behaviors are not characteristic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Food rituals are generally known to be very important to the Appalachian community.