Author Question: The nurse is discharging a Chinese American client the hospital. The nurse notes the client is ... (Read 73 times)

lilldybug07 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is discharging a Chinese American client the hospital. The nurse notes the client is nodding in agreement in response to the nurse's statements during discharge teaching.

After completing the exchange of information, which is the priority action by the nurse?
1. Documenting the client's understanding of the discharge instructions.
2. Asking the client if she understood the information being relayed.
3. Asking the client questions to assess understanding of the information provided.
4. Requesting that the client sign the discharge paperwork.

Question 2

The nurse is providing postoperative care to a Chinese American client. Which traditional Chinese cultural concepts may impact the nurse-client interaction?

1. The client may dislike being touched by strangers.
2. Health is associated with being overweight.
3. There is a strong belief in the use of herbs to manage illness.
4. Ceremonies are an important part in the recognition of illness and disease.

vish98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

The client's nodding may simply indicate hearing the information being provided. The nurse should ask questions to assess understanding. Asking the client if she understands is a closed question and may not determine adequate information. The client's signature on the discharge paperwork may be indicated as a part of the discharge plan but is not the next step that should be taken by the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

The Chinese American client may dislike being touched by strangers. The association of health and being overweight, and the use of herbs and ceremonies are the traditional beliefs of the Cuban American client.