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c0205847 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which questions should the nurse ask to determine an individual's worldview? Select all that apply.

a. What is more important: the needs of an individual or the needs of a community?
b. How would you describe an ideal relationship between individuals?
c. How long have you lived at your present residence?
d. Of what importance are possessions in your life?
e. Do you speak any foreign languages?

Question 2

A nurse prepares to assess a newly hospitalized patient who moved to the United States 6 months ago from Somalia. The nurse should first determine:

a. if the patient's immunizations are current.
b. the patient's religious preferences.
c. the patient's specific ethnic group.
d. whether an interpreter is needed.

bookworm410 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
The answers provide information about cultural values related to the importance of individuality, material possessions, relational connectedness, community needs versus individual needs, and interconnectedness between humans and nature. These will assist the nurse to determine a patient's worldview. Other follow-up questions are needed to validate findings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The assessment depends on communication. The nurse should first determine whether an interpreter is needed. The other information can be subsequently assessed.