The nurse is caring for a client from the white American cultural ...

[nautica902]

The nurse is caring for a client from the white American cultural group. Which of the following cultural considerations should the nurse ensure when providing care to this client?
 
  1. There is minimal tolerance for delays so provide pain medication in a timely manner.
  2. Submission to those in authority is a characteristic of this culture group.
  3. Prayer is emphasized for prevention and treatment of health problems.
  4. Illnesses are treated with hot or cold foods.

Question 2

A female client of the Middle Eastern culture is admitted to a care area with both male and female nurses. Which of the following should be done to respect this client's cultural practices?
 
  1. Assign only female nurses to care for the client.
  2. Assign only male nurses to care for the client.
  3. Assign either male or female nurses to care for the client.
  4. Explain to the client that male nurses are more competent to provide care.

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Answer to Question 1

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White Americans have different backgrounds in regard to their cultures and subcultures. In general, white Americans do not tolerate delays in health care. Submission to those in authority is a characteristic of the Asian American cultural group. Prayer for the prevention and treatment of health problems is a characteristic of the African American cultural group. Using hot or cold foods to treat illnesses is a characteristic of the Hispanic cultural group.

Answer to Question 2

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When taking the practices of the Middle Eastern culture into consideration for client care, the client should be assigned only female nurses. Male health care providers are not permitted to touch female clients. Explaining to the client that male nurses are more competent to provide care is not a true statement and would not support the client's cultural needs.