Author Question: The nurse in a multicultural health clinic recognizes that many cultures use non-Western means in ... (Read 95 times)

RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse in a multicultural health clinic recognizes that many cultures use non-Western means in combination with Western health care prescriptions to treat illness.

The nurse needs to recognize that the individuals most likely to combine curanderismo with Western health care prescriptions are: 1. Asian-Americans
2. . Mexican-Americans
3. African-Americans.
4. Native Americans.

Question 2

The nurse has completed postoperative discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has had a tonsillectomy. Which statement indicates the parents have understood the teaching?

1. We will call the physician for any indication of ear pain.
2. We will be sure to give our child adequate amounts of citrus juices.
3. We will plan on administering acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain.
4. We will keep our child on bed rest for ten days after the surgery.

macagnavarro · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:

1. Asian-Americans are most likely to combine acupuncture with Western health care prescriptions.
2. Mexican-Americans are most likely to combine curanderismo with Western health care prescriptions.
3. African-Americans are most likely to combine roots of voodoo, seen in Black Muslims, with Western health care prescriptions.
4. Native Americans are most likely to combine the work of a medicine man with Western health care prescriptions.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Ear pain four to eight days after a tonsillectomy might be experienced and does not indicate an ear infection.
Rationale 2: Citrus juices should be avoided for the first week because highly acidic foods and beverages can cause irritation.
Rationale 3: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is recommended for pain after a tonsillectomy.
Rationale 4: Children do not need to be confined to bed. They can return to school in 10 days.
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