Religion
Patients fasting for religious reasons should be assessed for this.
What is hypoglycemia and dehydration.
The best way to ensure dietary needs are met during hospitalization is to do this upon admission.
What is ask about what cultural and religious dietary restrictions.
In some cultures, healthcare decisions are primarily made by this group rather than by the patient alone.
The designated family leader.
A Muslim patient requests time for daily prayer. The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity by doing this.
Providing privacy and adjusting care times when possible.
A patient avoids eye contact during conversation. The culturally sensitive nursing response is to do this.
What is recognize it may be a sign of respect rather than disinterest.
This common hospital protein source might be inappropriate for Muslim or Jewish patient.
What is pork.
The nurse shows cultural sensitivity by doing this when multiple family members are involved in care.
Asking the patient who should be included in decision.
This nursing action respects religious beliefs related to blood products or procedures.
Discussing alternatives and involving the healthcare team when a patient refuses treatment for religious reasons.
Touching a patient’s head without asking may be inappropriate in some cultures because it is considered this.
What is sacred or highly personal
This cultural belief may include using hot and cold foods to restore balance during illness.
This nursing action respects collectivist cultures.
Encouraging family presence and participation when appropriate.
This nursing action improves communication when using an interpreter.
Speak directly to the patient, not the interpreter.
Providing privacy, prayer time, or access to spiritual leaders demonstrates sensitivity to this patient need.
Spiritual and religious practices.
Patients of this faith may follow a vegetarian diet.
Hinduism.
The act of encouraging family presence during care supports this cultural value.
Collectivism.
Miscommunication or medical errors.
A patient requests a same-gender caregiver for religious reasons. The nurse should do what?
Honor the request when possible and communicate with staffing.
Providing cultural appropriate foods can help improve this patient outcome.
What is nutritional intake, healing, and patient satisfaction.