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TVarnum

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According to the values of cultures whose members use folk healing practices, the factors most
  important for a nurse to possess include (more than one answer may be correct)
 
  A. ethnocentrism.
  B. cultural skill.
  C. cultural desire.
  D. cultural knowledge.
  E. academic credentials.
  F. respect for persons.

Question 2

A nursing diagnosis formulated for a client with bulimia nervosa was ineffective coping related to
  feelings of loneliness and isolation, as evidenced by use of overeating as a comfort measure
  followed by self-induced vomiting.
 
  The outcome related to this nursing diagnosis is that within 2
  weeks the client will
  a. appropriately express angry feelings.
  b. verbalize two positive things about self.
  c. verbalize the importance of eating a balanced diet.
  d. identify two alternative methods of coping with loneliness and isolation.



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patma1981

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Answer to Question 1

ANS:
B, C, D, F
Rationale: Cultural skill allows the nurse to make culturally sensitive assessments and plan for care.
Cultural desire refers to willingness to learn from the client. Cultural knowledge alerts the nurse to
areas where cultural differences may be present, helps with understanding, and reduces
misinterpretations. Respect for persons is important to members of all cultures and is part of cultural
desire. Option A: Ethnocentrism may result in imposing the nurse's cultural norms on a client.
Option E: Academic credentials are not of concern because curative factors in healing systems
focusing on folk healing. More important are collaboration with cultural translators and extensive
involvement with the family and the community when delivering education and making treatment
plans.

Answer to Question 2

D
The outcome of identifying alternative coping strategies is most directly related to the diagnosis of
ineffective coping. The other options are outcomes that might be used for other nursing diagnoses.




TVarnum

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


patma1981

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

 

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