Author Question: It is important for a nurse to understand that the American family of a dying Hindu patient may ... (Read 86 times)

serike · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

It is important for a nurse to understand that the American family of a dying Hindu patient may

1. Expect the nurse to prepare the body for burial.
2. Use amulets to ward off evil spirits lingering after death.
3. Get comfort from visiting with a psychiatrist or psychologist.
4. Exhibit grieving by thinking only happy thoughts about their loved one.

Question 2

In preparation for contributing to a patient's plan of care, a nurse will assess a patient's rituals, values, customs, and beliefs. The nurse is assessing the patient's

1. Culture.
2. Race.
3. Ethnicity.
4. Heritage.