Author Question: The nurse notes that a client from another culture backs away from the nurse as the nurse approaches ... (Read 44 times)

asd123 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse notes that a client from another culture backs away from the nurse as the nurse approaches the bed. What should the nurse do?

1. Assume the client wants a different nurse
2. Come back at a later time
3. Realize that the client needs more personal space
4. Sit on the bed to indicate friendliness

Question 2

The nurse is helping an older client select menu choices for the next day. The client is Roman Catholic, and the nurse notes the remains of ashes on the client's forehead. Since the next day is Friday, the nurse should expect to assist the client choose:

1. a meal that does not have meat and dairy on the same tray.
2. a meal planned by the physician.
3. a meatless meal.
4. the meal the dietician has recommended.

blakeserpa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Backing away is the way that humans act when their personal space is violated. The client has not indicated that he wants a different caregiver.
2. The client will most likely act in the same manner later. The nurse should understand that the client's boundaries were violated.
3. Backing away is the classic sign that the nurse has gotten too close. The nurse should explain the procedure and wait for the client to signal that an approach by the nurse is accepted.
4. Sitting on the side of the bed will only increase the client's anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. The Jewish faith does not allow dairy and meat on the same tray.
2. The physician orders the diet, not the individual meals.
3. Catholics do not eat meat on Fridays during Lent.
4. The dietician does not usually order meals, but rather seeks to guide the client to make choices that are within the diet guidelines ordered by the physician.