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bobbie · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse felt very good about an Asian man who had responded positively to the instructions given to him. Later, the nurse heard him tell his wife that there was no way he could implement the suggestions.

Which of the following best describes the problem that the client is experiencing?
a.
Polite response may not equal agreement.
b.
Men do not take instruction from women.
c.
His culture may value harmonious relationships over expressing disagreement.
d.
The nurse told him what to do but did not ask if he could do it.

Question 2

A young mother was very proud because she had been taking her 9-month-old with her to various garage sales where she had purchased a lot of toys for very little money. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

a. Be sure there are no small pieces as young children can easily choke.
b. Fantastic. Saving money on toys will allow you to buy more fresh fruits and vegetables.
c. Toddlers love new toys; they will help with cognitive development.
d. You are doing an excellent job of giving your child lots of stimulation with new playthings.

lgoldst9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Asian clients may provide the nurse with the answers they think the nurse wants to hear. This behavior is consistent with their cultural value for harmonious relationships with others. The other responses do not recognize this cultural variation among this population that the nurse should recognize.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Infants and young children are at great risk for accidental injuries. The leading cause of injury death for children under the age of 1 year is accidental suffocation due to choking or strangulation. Thus, it is important for the nurse to talk with the young mother about the dangers of toys with small pieces. Safety of the infant should be the primary concern of the nurse in this situation. Saving money on toys will not necessarily allow the young mother to be able to purchase more fruits and vegetables. The infant is nine-months old and would not be considered a toddler yet. It is not apparent in this situation if the toys are age appropriate for the infant or would provide the appropriate amount of stimulation for a child at this developmental level.