Author Question: The nurse is providing care for a patient of the Jehovah's Witness faith. Based on the nurse's ... (Read 62 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is providing care for a patient of the Jehovah's Witness faith. Based on the nurse's knowledge of the patient's religious beliefs, the nurse would question which of the following orders?

a. Obtain vital signs every shift
b. Regular diet as tolerated
c. Activity as tolerated
d. Infuse 1 unit packed red blood cells

Question 2

The male nurse is caring for a female patient who needs a complete bed bath. The patient requests that a female nurse bathe her. The male nurse recognizes this request as an example of:

a. gender diversity involving generational norms or cultural considerations.
b. life span diversity.
c. disability diversity.
d. morphology diversity.

Liddy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Some interventions may be declined because of religious affiliation (e.g., blood transfusion for a Jehovah's Witness, pork-based insulin for a Muslim patient).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse must perform the procedures competently and safely, taking into consideration any special needs of the patient. Gender diversity occurs with the identification of gender roles that may affect care delivery. Some patients may prefer care from nurses of the same gender. This preference may stem from generational norms, personal comfort, or cultural considerations. With life span diversity, interventions must always be age or developmental level appropriate. Disability diversity requires that interventions be individualized for each patient and adapted for any limitations. The nurse must ensure safe practice in relation to patient body size (morphology diversity) and should seek additional support or equipment when necessary.