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A patient asks, “Would you read some passages from the Holy book for me.” What nursing action best promotes spiritual care?
A patient asks, “Would you read some passages from the Holy book for me.” What nursing action best promotes spiritual care?
- Delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel
- Notify physician
- Initiate pastoral services consult (correct)
- Grant the patient’s request
A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a Jehovah’s Witness requiring surgery. In developing the plan of care, the nurse knows:
A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a Jehovah’s Witness requiring surgery. In developing the plan of care, the nurse knows:
- Medication administration is not permitted
- Blood and blood products are forbidden (correct)
- Surgery is prohibited in this religious group
- Faith healing is primarily practiced
During an education on diabetes, an Asian client turns away from the nurse continuously. Which action is most appropriate by the nurse?
During an education on diabetes, an Asian client turns away from the nurse continuously. Which action is most appropriate by the nurse?
- Continue with the instructions, verifying client understanding
- Give the client a dietary booklet and return later to verify knowledge
- Tell the client about the importance of the instructions to maintain health
- Walk around the client so that the nurse is facing the client at all times (correct)
What are the stages involved in adjusting to illness?
What are the stages involved in adjusting to illness?
Which theory of nursing focuses on self-care and the relationship between nurses and clients?
Which theory of nursing focuses on self-care and the relationship between nurses and clients?
What are some factors contributing to the increase in chronic illness?
What are some factors contributing to the increase in chronic illness?
What are some common responses to illness?
What are some common responses to illness?
What does cultural competence in nursing involve?
What does cultural competence in nursing involve?
What are the characteristics of acute illness?
What are the characteristics of acute illness?
What is the 'sick role' expectation across different cultures?
What is the 'sick role' expectation across different cultures?
What can denial lead to in the context of illness?
What can denial lead to in the context of illness?
What is the impact of acceptance and participation in treatment for chronic illness?
What is the impact of acceptance and participation in treatment for chronic illness?
What are some internal and external influences on illness behavior?
What are some internal and external influences on illness behavior?
What does Systems Theory suggest?
What does Systems Theory suggest?
How does nursing address illness according to the text?
How does nursing address illness according to the text?
What is illness according to the text?
What is illness according to the text?
What does cultural diversity refer to?
What does cultural diversity refer to?
What is the main focus of the text?
What is the main focus of the text?
What does the text emphasize about family systems?
What does the text emphasize about family systems?
What does nursing aim to do according to the text?
What does nursing aim to do according to the text?
What is the impact of a change in one part of a system according to Systems Theory?
What is the impact of a change in one part of a system according to Systems Theory?
What does the text suggest about illness?
What does the text suggest about illness?
What does cultural diversity refer to?
What does cultural diversity refer to?
What is the most appropriate action for a nurse when an Asian client turns away during an education on diabetes?
What is the most appropriate action for a nurse when an Asian client turns away during an education on diabetes?
When a patient asks, 'Would you read some passages from the Holy book for me,' what nursing action best promotes spiritual care?
When a patient asks, 'Would you read some passages from the Holy book for me,' what nursing action best promotes spiritual care?
What should a nurse know when preparing a plan of care for a Jehovah’s Witness requiring surgery?
What should a nurse know when preparing a plan of care for a Jehovah’s Witness requiring surgery?
In understanding the impact of caregiving on nurses, which theory focuses on caring and non-caring nurses?
In understanding the impact of caregiving on nurses, which theory focuses on caring and non-caring nurses?
What is the initial step in cultural assessment according to the text?
What is the initial step in cultural assessment according to the text?
What is the primary goal of the Quadruple Aim in Healthcare according to the text?
What is the primary goal of the Quadruple Aim in Healthcare according to the text?
What is a common barrier to patient education according to the text?
What is a common barrier to patient education according to the text?
What is the age group covered under Medicare according to the text?
What is the age group covered under Medicare according to the text?
What is the first step in understanding the payor system to comprehend equity according to the text?
What is the first step in understanding the payor system to comprehend equity according to the text?
What is the ideal setting for patient education according to the text?
What is the ideal setting for patient education according to the text?
What does Systems Theory propose?
What does Systems Theory propose?
What is the main focus of nursing according to the text?
What is the main focus of nursing according to the text?
What is the impact of acceptance and participation in treatment for chronic illness?
What is the impact of acceptance and participation in treatment for chronic illness?
What does cultural competence in nursing involve?
What does cultural competence in nursing involve?
What are some factors contributing to the increase in chronic illness?
What are some factors contributing to the increase in chronic illness?
What are the stages involved in adjusting to illness?
What are the stages involved in adjusting to illness?
What is the 'sick role' expectation across different cultures?
What is the 'sick role' expectation across different cultures?
What is illness according to the text?
What is illness according to the text?
What is the impact of a change in one part of a system according to Systems Theory?
What is the impact of a change in one part of a system according to Systems Theory?
What does cultural diversity refer to?
What does cultural diversity refer to?
What are some cultural illness behaviors mentioned in the text?
What are some cultural illness behaviors mentioned in the text?
What does DABDA represent in the context of illness adjustment?
What does DABDA represent in the context of illness adjustment?
What is the focus of Dorothea Orem's nursing theory?
What is the focus of Dorothea Orem's nursing theory?
What are some factors contributing to the increase in chronic illness mentioned in the text?
What are some factors contributing to the increase in chronic illness mentioned in the text?
What does cultural competence in nursing involve?
What does cultural competence in nursing involve?
What are common responses to illness mentioned in the text?
What are common responses to illness mentioned in the text?
What impact can acceptance and participation in treatment have for chronic illness patients?
What impact can acceptance and participation in treatment have for chronic illness patients?
What are the characteristics of acute illness mentioned in the text?
What are the characteristics of acute illness mentioned in the text?
What are internal and external influences on illness behavior mentioned in the text?
What are internal and external influences on illness behavior mentioned in the text?
What does attempting to gain control involve in the context of illness adjustment?
What does attempting to gain control involve in the context of illness adjustment?
Study Notes
Understanding Illness and Cultural Competence
- Acute illness is characterized by severe, short-lived symptoms, such as the common cold and acute appendicitis.
- Chronic illness develops gradually and requires ongoing medical attention, affecting almost one in two adults in 2012.
- Factors contributing to the increase in chronic illness include sedentary lifestyles, obesity, and an aging population.
- Adjusting to illness involves stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance (DABDA).
- Denial can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment, while anger may indicate depression and guilt for not preventing the illness.
- Attempting to gain control involves seeking treatment and using over-the-counter medications, but fear may lead to further denial and avoidance.
- Depression, grief, and stress are common responses to illness, impacting daily activities and well-being.
- Acceptance and participation in treatment can lead to increased coping, with long-term chronic illness patients becoming experts in managing their condition.
- Cultural illness behaviors include modeling, stoicism, and varying "sick role" expectations across different cultures.
- Dorothea Orem's theory of nursing focuses on self-care and the relationship between nurses and clients in providing care and support.
- Internal and external influences on illness behavior include past experiences, coping ability, culture, and communication patterns.
- Cultural competence in nursing involves attitudes, knowledge, and skills for providing quality care to diverse populations, addressing health disparities and patient-specific needs shaped by culture.
Understanding Illness and Cultural Competence
- Acute illness is characterized by severe, short-lived symptoms, such as the common cold and acute appendicitis.
- Chronic illness develops gradually and requires ongoing medical attention, affecting almost one in two adults in 2012.
- Factors contributing to the increase in chronic illness include sedentary lifestyles, obesity, and an aging population.
- Adjusting to illness involves stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance (DABDA).
- Denial can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment, while anger may indicate depression and guilt for not preventing the illness.
- Attempting to gain control involves seeking treatment and using over-the-counter medications, but fear may lead to further denial and avoidance.
- Depression, grief, and stress are common responses to illness, impacting daily activities and well-being.
- Acceptance and participation in treatment can lead to increased coping, with long-term chronic illness patients becoming experts in managing their condition.
- Cultural illness behaviors include modeling, stoicism, and varying "sick role" expectations across different cultures.
- Dorothea Orem's theory of nursing focuses on self-care and the relationship between nurses and clients in providing care and support.
- Internal and external influences on illness behavior include past experiences, coping ability, culture, and communication patterns.
- Cultural competence in nursing involves attitudes, knowledge, and skills for providing quality care to diverse populations, addressing health disparities and patient-specific needs shaped by culture.
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Test your understanding of illness and cultural competence with this quiz. Explore topics such as acute and chronic illness, stages of adjusting to illness, cultural illness behaviors, and the role of cultural competence in nursing. This quiz covers key concepts and factors that influence illness behavior and culturally competent care in healthcare settings.
