A nurse was proud of having completed a professional education program on cultural care of Hispanics. It was surprising when the Hispanic client for whom the nurse had been caring did not seem to act very
Hispanic. Which of the following considerations is the nurse not taking?
a. The client may have been trying to demonstrate behaviors to please the nurse.
b. The client may have customs that are not identical with the Hispanic culture.
c. The client may be in too much pain to demonstrate cultural behaviors
d. The client may not have been truthful when claiming to be Hispanic.
Question 2
Which of the following is a reason why each person is asked to report his or her race during the U.S. census?
a. Race is a biologic reality defining persons with common biologic features.
b. Race is a crucial variable, which explains the differences among different groups of people.
c. Race is a historical tradition that must be upheld.
d. Race is a way in which people identify themselves.
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
Education System
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Sample Program for Changing Daily Caloric Intake (cont.)
Hands-on class in a massage therapy program.