A patient of Japanese heritage avoids asking for narcotics for pain relief. The nurse writes a nursing diagnosis of Pain related to reluctance to take medication secondary to cultural beliefs. If the cultural archetype is true for this particular patient,
this probably means that the patient views pain as:
a. A punishment for immoral behavior
b. An expected, normal part of life
c. Best treated with herbal teas and prayer
d. A virtue and a matter of family honor
Question 2
The study of genomics and the use of a genogram are playing a larger role in personalizing a patient's plan of care. How are genomics and the use of a genogram helpful in personalizing a patient plan of care?
Select all that apply.
a. Assists in identifying at-risk individuals for certain conditions enabling better preventative care
b. Helps to more accurately detect illness, even before symptoms appear
c. Provides understanding of how people may respond differently to certain drugs and treatments
d. Increases the trust a patient and family have in the healthcare professionals
Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm
Japanese farmers create pentagon-shaped oranges
Patient teaching: rectal and anal assessment
Foley catheter with balloon in the bladder of a male patient.
Assisting a falling patient.