When Working with Immigrant Populations, Nurses Should Take into Account

question 3

Multiple Choice

When working with immigrant populations, nurses should take into account which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A) Their own background, beliefs, and knowledge may be significantly different from those of the people receiving care.
• B) Language barriers may interfere with efforts to provide assistance.
• C) Certain risk factors may be present for a given population.
• D) Certain groups may use non-traditional healing practices.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Herpes Simplex 2

A viral infection, often referred to as genital herpes, that primarily affects the genital and anal area and is spread through sexual contact.

Parasitic Protozoan

Single-celled organisms that live and feed on other living organisms, often causing diseases.

Trichomoniasis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.

Crabs

An STD (sexually transmitted disease) caused by the infestation of the pubic hair by a louse.