Author Question: The nurse is planning care for an Asian client who is Buddhist. Which of the following actions is ... (Read 50 times)

cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is planning care for an Asian client who is Buddhist. Which of the following actions is most important for the nurse to take to provide culturally relevant mental health care?

1. Explain western medical ideas to assist cultural adaptation.
2. Develop a thorough understanding of Buddhist religion.
3. Seek clarification of this client's health beliefs.
4. Use standard nursing interventions for this client.

Question 2

Delirium poses a serious threat to a client's:

1. Family relationships and roles.
2. Lifestyle and habits.
3. Dignity and safety.
4. Spirituality and religious beliefs.

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Seeking clarification of this client's health beliefs demonstrates that the nurse recognizes that a client's cultural beliefs can affect the client's response to treatment. Although developing a thorough understanding of Buddhist religion will assist the nurse in providing culturally competent care, it is not always possible to do so before encountering a client who is Buddhist. Explaining western medical ideas or using standard nursing interventions will not assist the nurse in delivering culturally competent care.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The acute inability to attend appropriately to the demands of the environment and communicate one's needs poses a serious threat to one's safety and dignity. Lifestyle, habits, spirituality, religious beliefs, family relationships, and roles are more likely to be impacted by chronic cognitive disorders.