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A white patient of German descent rocks back and forth, grimaces, and rubs both temples. What is the nurse's best action?
 
  a. Assess the patient for extrapyramidal symptoms.
  b. Sit beside the patient and rock in sync.
  c. Offer to pray with the patient.
  d. Assess the patient for pain.

Question 2

A Vietnamese patient's family reports that the patient has wind illness. Which menu selection will be most helpful for this patient?
 
  a. Iced tea
  b. Ice cream
  c. Warm broth
  d. Gelatin dessert



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
This patient of German descent would hold a Western worldview and be stoic about pain. This patient will keep pain as silent as possible and be reluctant to disclose pain unless the nurse actively assesses for it. The patient's nonverbal communication suggests pain rather than EPS. The patient would probably not respond positively to prayer or the nurse's rocking behavior.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Wind illness is a culture-bound syndrome found in the Chinese and Vietnamese population. It is characterized by a fear of cold, wind, or drafts. It is treated by keeping very warm and avoiding foods, drinks, and herbs that are cold. Warm broth would be most in sync with the patient's culture and provide the most comfort. The distracters are cold foods.





 

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