There are cultural context of health and illness differences in ...

[anshika]

There are cultural context of health and illness differences in comparing Western versus non-Western cultures. The nurse is aware that in Western culture the overall treatment is:
 
  1. Herbal
  2. Holistic
  3. Naturalistic
  4. Specialty-specific

Question 2

For a client who is a Buddhist and maintains a traditional diet, the nurse will make sure that a sufficient quantity of which of the following is included in the menu?
 
  1. Beef
  2. Milk
  3. Fish
  4. Vegetables

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
The overall treatment in Western culture is specialty-specific. The treatment in some non-Western cultures is herbal. The treatment in non-Western cultures is holistic in nature. Some non-Western cultures use a naturalistic approach for the method of diagnosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Many Buddhists are vegetarians. The nurse should ensure that a sufficient quantity of vegetables is included in the menu when caring for a Buddhist who maintains a traditional diet. Beef is not a traditional component of a Buddhist's diet. A sufficient quantity of milk is not necessary for the traditional Buddhist's diet. A sufficient quantity of fish is not necessary for the traditional Buddhist's diet.