A Patient from a Culture That Differs from That of the Nurse

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient from a culture that differs from that of the nurse is hospitalized and near death.What action by the nurse best demonstrates cultural care preservation?

• A)Allowing the family to remain at the bedside
• B)Pinning a healing amulet to the patient's gown
• C)Offering the family food and drink in the room
• D)Giving the family time to be alone with the patient

Evaluate the significance of changes in vital signs and the appropriate response strategies.

Understand the impact of patient positioning and environment on vital sign readings.

Apply knowledge of vital sign monitoring in the care of postsurgical and critically ill patients.

Understand the importance of communication in nursing care.

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Definitions:

Dispute Resolution

A process or methods used to resolve conflicts or disputes between parties, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or legal proceedings.

Ownership

The legal right or title to an asset or property, granting the owner control and decision-making powers over it.

Arbitration

A form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party hears evidence from the disputants and makes a decision that can be binding.

Traditional Litigation

The process of resolving disputes by bringing them to court, as opposed to alternative dispute resolution methods.