The nurse is completing an assessment of an Asian-American ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

The nurse is completing an assessment of an Asian-American client. Recognizing that there are commonly seen problems in individuals from this background, the nurse observes for particular signs and symptoms of:
 
  1. Hypertension
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. Diabetes mellitus
  4. Lactose intolerance

Question 2

The nurse recognizes the following as an appropriate strategy for communicating with clients who are not fluent in English?
 
  1. Speaking in a louder tone of voice
  2. Incorporating hand gestures and pictures
  3. Responding to the client by his or her first name
  4. Interacting with an interpreter for all communication

[Fayaz00962]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Lactose intolerance is frequently observed among Asians, Africans, and Hispanics. Hypertension is commonly seen in African Americans. Aboriginal Canadians descended from native North American Indians and living on reservations have a higher incidence of tuberculosis. Diabetes mellitus is commonly seen among Ute, Pima, and Papago Indians.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
An appropriate strategy for communicating with clients who are not fluent in English is to incor-porate hand gestures and pictures. Speaking in a louder tone of voice will not help the client un-derstand the English language. Responding to the client by his or her first name may demonstrate a lack of respect. The nurse should introduce him or herself and then request the client to intro-duce himself or herself. An interpreter is not necessary for all communication. However, an inter-preter must be used for communicating to the client information about his or her medical condi-tion. It is not acceptable for family members to translate health care information, but they can assist with ongoing interaction during the client's care.

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Excellent

[aliotak]

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