A nurse is caring for a client from a different culture. Which of ...

[JMatthes]

A nurse is caring for a client from a different culture. Which of the following actions would be the most helpful for the nurse to take?
 
  a. Ask to have a nurse from that culture assigned to the patient even if the nurse must be obtained from a different clinical area
  b. Be aware of cultural similarities and differences between the nurse and the client
  c. Explain that the patient must follow the rules of the hospital while a patient
  d. Verbalize the nurse's own discomfort, and ask for assistance with surmounting the cultural differences

Question 2

Which of the following best explains how occupational health nursing differs from other nursing specialties? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Occupational health nursing has a major focus on the environment.
  b. Occupational health nurses are required to have a master's degree in occupational health.
  c. Occupational health nurses are more autonomous and work independently.
  d. Occupational health nurses have a primary emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
  e. Occupational health nurses may work with unions, as well as management groups.
  f.
  Occupational health nurses work in the community.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Recognizing both similarities and differences is being culturally aware. Although it would be helpful to have a nurse from the same culture give care, that is often not feasible. A nurse from another area cannot be expected to be clinically expert, to say nothing of the legal problems of having a nurse from a different agency give care. Asking the patient for help makes the problem belong to the patient, but it is the nurse's problem. Asking the patient to comply with the hospital regulations is being culturally insensitive.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E
The occupational health nurse (OHN) focuses on the workplace environment, examining the environment for hazards. Within the worksite, the nurse is an autonomous health professional. The nurse often meets with unions representing the employees, as well as management. The roles and responsibilities of the OHN must be clearly articulated to lay people, managers, workers, union representatives, and colleagues. The nurse may interact with occupational medicine professionals, industrial hygienists, safety professionals, employee assistance counselors, personnel professionals, and union representatives. Nurses who work in occupational health settings are not required to have a master's degree in occupational health. It is hoped that all nurses emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. Several specialties such as home health nursing and school nursing also work in the community

[JMatthes]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[olderstudent]

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