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:

Umami

One of the five basic tastes, recognized for its savory or meaty flavor, attributed to the presence of glutamates or nucleotides.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or organs that detect external stimuli and convert them into electrical signals to be processed by the nervous system.

Nerve Pathways

Routes through the nervous system that nerve impulses travel, connecting various parts of the body to the brain or spinal cord.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.