Imagine That You Are a Therapist Working on the Border

question 175

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are a therapist working on the border between the United States and Mexico but don't speak Spanish. What is proper ethical behavior for you?

• A) acknowledge your limitations and seek further training
• B) pretend to be knowledgeable so as not to upset your clients
• C) ignore the potential influence of culture and language because the basic concerns of all people are the same
• D) continue to practice as you were originally taught

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Definitions:

Needs Teaching

A determination that a patient requires additional information or instruction to understand their health condition, treatment, or care requirements.

Prevent Pneumonia

Strategies or interventions aimed at reducing the risk of developing pneumonia, a lung infection.

Advocacy

Process whereby a nurse objectively provides patients with the information they need to make decisions and supports the patients in whatever decisions they make.

Nursing Code of Ethics

A set of guiding principles that reflect the primary goals, values, and obligations of the nursing profession to uphold high standards of practice and patient care.