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wenmo

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The nurse practicing in a diverse society can consider culture to be
 
  a. a society or group that existed in a specific period of time.
  b. a learned systems of beliefs, customs, language, and rituals.
  c. practices or behaviors associated with specific racial groups.
  d. transgenerational world views shared by diverse groups.

Question 2

A new graduate nurse is concerned about the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families. An experienced nurse explains to the new nurse that a good rule of thumb is for the new nurse to
 
  a. avoid using silence until comfortable with patients.
  b. find and use metaphors that are easily understood.
  c. mirror patients in actions and depth of conversation.
  d. use personal stories to encourage bonding with patients.



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Answer to Question 1

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The key element of culture is that it is learned. Culture encompasses many elements, including language, practices, habits, beliefs, rituals, and customs, all of which are socially inherited.
Cultures are historically defined by time period. For instance, the ancient Mayan people are considered a culture that existed in a specified period of time. But this definition is not relevant to a nurse practicing today.
Culture can include members who have different racial backgrounds.
There is a transgenerational element to culture, but diverse groups would not share their beliefs. Each group would have its own unique beliefs.

Answer to Question 2

C
Mirroring the patient allows the patient to direct the interaction. Follow the patient's leads.
Nurses are often uncomfortable with silence, but it is an important therapeutic communication technique and should be used. Practice will make the nurse more comfortable with it.
Metaphors can be useful devices but are also often overdone.
Personal stories can be a valuable means of opening up conversations, but the nurse must not overuse them and should not share information that has not been resolved.




wenmo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Wow, this really help


cdmart10

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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