What Should a Nurse Do in Order to Practice in a Way

question 14

Multiple Choice

What should a nurse do in order to practice in a way that is culturally safe?

• A)Develop an in-depth understanding of all cultures
• B)Understand his or her own culture and the theory of power relations
• C)Always use a model such as Giger and Davidhizar's when doing a cultural assessment
• D)Encourage use of a professional health care system for new immigrants

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Definitions:

Enzymes

Biological molecules that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, including a wide range of substances such as fuels, plastics, food additives, and drugs.

Proteins

Large, complex molecules made of amino acids that perform a vast array of functions in living organisms, including structural, enzymatic, and regulatory roles.

Polysaccharide

Polymer made from carbohydrate monomers; the polysaccharides starch and glycogen are polymers of glucose monomers.