Nurses with an Understanding of Cultural Differences Regarding Likely Reactions

question 18

Multiple Choice

Nurses with an understanding of cultural differences regarding likely reactions to pain may be better able to help clients.Nurses should know that _____ women may be stoic until late in labor,when they may become vocal and request pain relief.

• A)Chinese
• B)Arab or Middle Eastern
• C)Hispanic
• D)African-American

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Definitions:

Objectively Offensive

Describes conduct or speech that is universally considered as offensive or inappropriate, beyond individual perceptions.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society tolerates uncertainty and ambiguity.

Guanxi

A Chinese term that describes the establishment of networks or connections that facilitate business and other dealings.

Kibbutzim

Collective communities in Israel that operate on principles of shared ownership, responsibility, and living, traditionally based on agriculture.