Leadership & Nursing Care Management, 6th Edition

Leadership & Nursing Care Manage1. Which of these statements are true about culture? a. Culture remains consistent. b. Individuals identify with one culture during their lifetime. c. Culture is complex. d. Culture excludes religion. ANS: C Culture is dynamic in nature, and individuals may identify with multiple cultures over the course of their lifetimes. There is a complex nature to culture, which has been defined and studied across many disciplines. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge) TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort 2. A client of Vietnamese background is admitted to the unit after a hysterectomy. She has an order for clear liquids. When her tray is brought to her, she refuses the lime Jell-O. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? a. “I don’t blame you. I don’t like lime Jell-O either.” b. “Tell me about your cultural beliefs to best help you.” c. “Why don’t you want to eat the lime Jell-O?” d. “It is important for you to eat so that you will heal.” ANS: B The first step toward multicultural competence is to recognize one’s own prejudices and learn about other people’s differences. The problem is that many Americans are afraid to ask people about their culture because of the idea that “we don’t want to offend anyone.” The challenge with this thinking is that if nurses do not ask about people’s differences, then the only option is to make assumptions. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care 3. Cultural dment, 6th Edition