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What does evidence-based practice indicate about cultural beliefs and rituals surrounding death?
What does evidence-based practice indicate about cultural beliefs and rituals surrounding death?
- They should be completely disregarded in a healthcare setting.
- They have no impact on the patient's experience.
- They should be respected and incorporated into end-of-life care. (correct)
- They should always take precedence over medical interventions.
When assisting a patient with limited understanding of English to change position in bed, what should the nurse do?
When assisting a patient with limited understanding of English to change position in bed, what should the nurse do?
- Abort the position change due to the language barrier.
- Use gestures without verbal explanations to communicate.
- Proceed with the task without explaining due to the language barrier.
- Seek an interpreter to facilitate communication during the task. (correct)
What is the best nursing action when a patient refuses a blood transfusion based on religious beliefs?
What is the best nursing action when a patient refuses a blood transfusion based on religious beliefs?
- Ignore the patient's refusal and proceed with the blood transfusion.
- Inform the surgeon to proceed with the blood transfusion against the patient's wishes.
- Coerce the patient into signing the consent form for the blood transfusion.
- Respect the patient's decision and explore alternative treatment options. (correct)
When a patient's family members are talking simultaneously in different languages at the clinic, what should the nurse do first?
When a patient's family members are talking simultaneously in different languages at the clinic, what should the nurse do first?
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What should the nurse do first when an older patient expresses concern about potentially scaring or offending a UAP due to cultural differences?
What should the nurse do first when an older patient expresses concern about potentially scaring or offending a UAP due to cultural differences?
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Which situation least indicates a patriarchal family structure?
Which situation least indicates a patriarchal family structure?
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