When a Nurse Is Caring for a Client Whose Culture

question 25

Multiple Choice

When a nurse is caring for a client whose culture considers personal touch as negative,what can the nurse do to express caring and acceptance to the client?

• A)Assign personal care responsibilities to a family member.
• B)Wear gloves when providing personal care.
• C)Smile frequently at the client.
• D)Stand a respectful distance away from the client.

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Definitions:

Values

Core beliefs or standards that guide behavior and decision-making, both at an individual and organizational level.

Utilitarianism

This is an ethical theory that posits the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Schwartz's Values Model

Is a theory that identifies universal values that influence people's behavior and categorizes them into a system that explains human motivation.

Universalism

The ethical perspective that certain standards, values, or truths are applicable to all people, regardless of culture or individual differences.