Author Question: As the United States and Canada continue to become more culturally diverse, it is increa-singly ... (Read 93 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

As the United States and Canada continue to become more culturally diverse, it is increa-singly important for the nursing staff to recognize a wide range of varying cultural beliefs and practices.

Nurses need to develop respect for these culturally diverse practices and learn to incorporate these into a mutually agreed on plan of care. Although it is common practice in the United States for the father of the baby to be present at the birth, in many societies this is not the case. When implementing care, the nurse would anticipate that a woman from which country would have the father of the baby in attendance? a. Mexico
b. China
c. Iran
d. India

Question 2

An infant born with an omphalocele defect is being admitted to the intensive care nursery. The nurse in charge should instruct the nursing technician to prepare a:

1. Warmer.
2. Crib.
3. Feeding of formula.
4. Bilirubin light.

aadams68 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A A woman from Mexico may be stoic about discomfort until the second stage, at which time she will request pain relief. Fathers and female relatives are usually in attendance during the second stage of labor. The father of the baby is expected to provide encouragement, support, and reassurance that all will be well.
B Fathers are usually not present.
C The father will not be present. Female support persons and female care providers are preferred. For many a male caregiver is unacceptable.
D The father is usually not present, but female relatives are usually present. Natural childbirth methods are preferred.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Omphalocele is a congenital malformation in which intra-abdominal contents herniate through the umbilical cord. The infant can lose heat through the visceraa warmer is indicated to prevent hypothermia.
2. Omphalocele is a congenital malformation in which intra-abdominal contents herniate through the umbilical cord. The infant can lose heat through the visceraa warmer is indicated to prevent hypothermia. The crib would not provide adequate maintenance of temperature control.
3. Omphalocele is a congenital malformation in which intra-abdominal contents herniate through the umbilical cord. The infant can lose heat through the visceraa warmer is indicated to prevent hypothermia. The infant is NPO preoperatively.
4. Omphalocele is a congenital malformation in which intra-abdominal contents herniate through the umbilical cord. The infant can lose heat through the visceraa warmer is indicated to prevent hypothermia. The infant might not need a bilirubin light before surgery.