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.
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