A Home Health Client Participates in Cultural Health Practices That

question 15

Multiple Choice

A home health client participates in cultural health practices that the nurse feels may be detrimental to his health. In order to remain attentive to cultural sensitivity and provide appropriate cultural nursing care, the nurse should:

• A) have the client's doctor explain the care to the client in a firm but gentle manner.
• B) validate the client's practices and understand that for this client, it may be beneficial to continue with his preferences.
• C) try to negotiate with the client by exploring his views and then ensure the client is fully informed about the possible outcomes of his decision.
• D) explain the right and wrong of the client's treatment and try to persuade him to follow the scientific perspective.

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Definitions:

Incarceration

The state of being confined in prison; the act of imprisoning or detaining individuals.

Functional Theorists

Sociologists who analyze society in terms of its institutions and their roles in maintaining social order, stability, and harmony.

Moral Boundaries

The limits that define acceptable behavior and values within a society or group.

Labeling Theory

A sociological perspective emphasizing that the labels society applies to individuals or groups significantly influence their social identity and behavior.