When Teaching a Group of Older Persons About Cultural Beliefs

question 13

Multiple Choice

When teaching a group of older persons about cultural beliefs and death,the nurse indicates which of the following?

• A)The ethical decisions surrounding a patient's death should be based on hospital policy and not culture.
• B)Maintaining rituals and practices allows a sense of acceptance of the dying process.
• C)The nurse must decide which cultural practices will be incorporated in care of the dying.
• D)Regardless of culture,following hospital practices will help focus patient and family on the dying process.

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