Author Question: A nurse is caring for a Haitian-American patient. The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity by: ... (Read 61 times)

dejastew · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse is caring for a Haitian-American patient. The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity by:

a. discarding any leaves the patient may have brought with them.
b. assigning the patient to a room with any Haitian-American patient.
c. instructing the patient to ride in a wheelchair when discharged.
d. allowing the patient to walk out of the hospital when discharged.

Question 2

Early training programs for LPN/LVNs differ from today's concept of preparing the LPN/LVN in regard to the increased focus on:

a. acquiring licensure.
b. organized education.
c. candidate selection.
d. supplying caregivers.

Danny Ewald · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Many Haitians believe that leaves have a special significance in healing. Leaves may be found in the clothes and on various parts of the body. Leaves are thought to have mystical power related to regaining or keeping health. Some Haitian-Americans associate wheelchairs with being sick. Therefore on discharge the patient who is allowed to walk out of the hospital will be more likely to feel that care has been effective. A poor patient with a Haitian background and a wealthy patient with Haitian background, although from the same country, may find the same room assignment together in the hospital very distasteful.

Answer to Question 2

B
The appropriate training emphasizes vocational/technical education.