Concept 04: Culture Giddens: Concepts for Nursing Practice, 3rd Edition

1. The nurse is caring for an older Chinese adult male who is grimacing and appears restless
after abdomial surgery .What is the nurse's best action?
a. Ask the patient if he is anxious about his hospital stay.
b. Ask a translator to conduct a FACES pain scale assessment.
c. Ask the patient about pain and assess vital signs.
d. Ask the patient about any history of depression or anxiety.

2. Understanding cultural differences in health care is important because it will help the nurse
to understand the manner in which people decide on obtaining treatments and medical care.
In independent cultures an individual will
a. put himself first.
b. consult family members for advice.
c. ask for a second opinion.
d. travel great distances to receive the best care.

3. When teaching an Asian patient with newly diagnosed diabetes, the nurse notes the patient
nodding yes to everything that is being said. With a better understanding of cultural
interdependence in self-concept, a nurse should immediately
a. write everything down for the patient to refer to later.
b. prompt further to elicit additional questions or concerns.
c. call the recognized elder for this patient.
d. call the oldest male relative for help with decision making.