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Pineappleeh · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When planning a cultural assessment, the nurse should include which component?

a. Family history
b. Chief complaint
c. Medical history
d. Health-related beliefs

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing aspects of cultural care. Which statements illustrate proper cultural care? Select all that apply.

a. Examine the patient within the context of one's own cultural health and illness practices.
b. Select questions that are not complex.
c. Ask questions rapidly.
d. Touch patients within the cultural boundaries of their heritage.
e. Pace questions throughout the physical examination.

billybob123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Health-related beliefs and practices are one component of a cultural assessment. The other items reflect other aspects of the patient's history.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E
Patients should be examined within the context of their own cultural health and illness practices. Questions should be simply stated and not rapidly asked.