The nurse is caring for a client from a different cultural background. The client has difficulty expressing beliefs about the treatment plan to the physician. Which nursing action would be most appropriate for this client?
A) The nurse should encourage the client to speak up when the physician is present.
B) The nurse should act as the advocate to bridge the gap between the client and the physician.
C) The nurse should encourage the client to accept the plan of care as ordered.
D) The nurse should encourage the client to discuss concerns with a spouse so the spouse can tell the
physician.
Question 2
When planning a family session for a client with bulimia nervosa, the nurse should consider which of the following regarding family dynamics?
A) Family members may be over-involved with the client.
B) Families of clients with bulimia nervosa become enmeshed.
C) Family members of individuals with bulimia nervosa tend to bond together.
D) Family members tend to isolate from one another.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
The nuse works within the cultural mores of American families.
nurse
Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
Use a step stool to help an infirm client get on and off the table.