When a 66-Year-Old Client Dies as a Result of Surgical

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a 66-year-old client dies as a result of surgical complications, the nurse begins to facilitate the family's acceptance of their loss by:

• A)preparing each family member sufficiently prior to viewing the body of their loved one.
• B)presenting the body of their loved one in an appropriate, respectful manner.
• C)assuring them that the client received the best possible care post surgery.
• D)providing them with an effective explanation of the problems that caused the client's death.

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Definitions:

Individualist-Collectivist

This term refers to a dimension of culture that contrasts the preference for behavior that prioritizes self-interest versus group interests.

Uncertainty Avoidance

The degree to which people are able to deal with the unexpected and how they cope with uncertainty in unstructured environments.

Power Distance

The extent to which people in different societies accept the way power is distributed.

Hofstede's Dimensions

A framework for understanding and comparing national cultures across six dimensions: power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, long-term orientation, and indulgence vs. restraint.