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.
NUrse
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations
Position the client
Science Background