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Why might an older patient avoid prolonged eye contact with healthcare practitioners?
Why might an older patient avoid prolonged eye contact with healthcare practitioners?
- To show respect for authority (correct)
- As a sign of disagreement
- Due to fear of medical procedures
- Because of a cultural tradition
What is a common belief among Traditional Chinese people regarding the cause of most illnesses?
What is a common belief among Traditional Chinese people regarding the cause of most illnesses?
- Food allergies
- Evil spirits
- Lack of exercise
- Imbalance of qi, yin, and yang (correct)
Why do many Chinese patients believe that avoiding surgery is important?
Why do many Chinese patients believe that avoiding surgery is important?
- To maintain physical strength
- Body must stay intact for the soul in reincarnation (correct)
- Due to fear of anesthesia
- To prevent scars
How do Traditional Chinese people believe mental illness is caused?
How do Traditional Chinese people believe mental illness is caused?
What is the role of yin-yang balance in maintaining health according to Traditional Chinese beliefs?
What is the role of yin-yang balance in maintaining health according to Traditional Chinese beliefs?
Why do some patients fear having blood drawn?
Why do some patients fear having blood drawn?
What should never be removed or cut without the consent of the patient or family member according to the text?
What should never be removed or cut without the consent of the patient or family member according to the text?
In Hinduism, what is the sacred necklace worn by married women called?
In Hinduism, what is the sacred necklace worn by married women called?
Which religion believes in reincarnation as described in the text?
Which religion believes in reincarnation as described in the text?
According to Ayurveda, what are the three fundamental universal energies that regulate natural processes?
According to Ayurveda, what are the three fundamental universal energies that regulate natural processes?
What might older patients believe about illnesses according to the text?
What might older patients believe about illnesses according to the text?
What is the steel bracelet worn by Sikh men who have been baptized called?
What is the steel bracelet worn by Sikh men who have been baptized called?
What can be considered disrespectful or in bad taste when interacting with patients of Vietnamese origin?
What can be considered disrespectful or in bad taste when interacting with patients of Vietnamese origin?
What treatment technique involves rubbing a mentholated coin in a symmetric pattern on the patient's chest, back, and/or extremities?
What treatment technique involves rubbing a mentholated coin in a symmetric pattern on the patient's chest, back, and/or extremities?
What is a common misconception about older Chinese patients nodding during medical discussions?
What is a common misconception about older Chinese patients nodding during medical discussions?
Which method of treatment involves pinching the skin between the thumb and index finger to produce a contusion at specific locations on the body?
Which method of treatment involves pinching the skin between the thumb and index finger to produce a contusion at specific locations on the body?
In end-of-life care for Vietnamese patients, who is usually expected to make decisions?
In end-of-life care for Vietnamese patients, who is usually expected to make decisions?
In Arab countries, how are patients typically informed about their diagnosis?
In Arab countries, how are patients typically informed about their diagnosis?
What practice involves placing a heated cup on the skin to draw out 'evil energy'?
What practice involves placing a heated cup on the skin to draw out 'evil energy'?
What may elderly family members from certain cultures be hesitant to accept when facing a health crisis?
What may elderly family members from certain cultures be hesitant to accept when facing a health crisis?
What is a common belief among older Vietnamese patients regarding health treatment?
What is a common belief among older Vietnamese patients regarding health treatment?
What belief do many South-east Asian patients hold regarding illnesses?
What belief do many South-east Asian patients hold regarding illnesses?
In some cultural contexts, who is often perceived to have more authority in making medical decisions within the family?
In some cultural contexts, who is often perceived to have more authority in making medical decisions within the family?
Who is typically responsible for making health care decisions for elderly Vietnamese patients?
Who is typically responsible for making health care decisions for elderly Vietnamese patients?
How do younger family members usually handle informing older Vietnamese patients about serious illnesses?
How do younger family members usually handle informing older Vietnamese patients about serious illnesses?
What is a recommended approach for nurses when dealing with older Arab patients regarding health decision-making?
What is a recommended approach for nurses when dealing with older Arab patients regarding health decision-making?
Why do Vietnamese patients often avoid direct discussions about death when terminally ill?
Why do Vietnamese patients often avoid direct discussions about death when terminally ill?
What spiritual belief impacts end-of-life decision making for some Vietnamese individuals?
What spiritual belief impacts end-of-life decision making for some Vietnamese individuals?
What should nurses do early in the relationship with older Vietnamese patients regarding healthcare decision-making?
What should nurses do early in the relationship with older Vietnamese patients regarding healthcare decision-making?
What is the significance of family members washing, wrapping, and burying the body of a deceased patient in certain cultures?
What is the significance of family members washing, wrapping, and burying the body of a deceased patient in certain cultures?
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