Asked by
Julius Omeri
on Oct 21, 2024
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The nurse becomes frustrated when a patient insists on taking herbal remedies rather than prescribed medications and spends certain hours of each day in prayer.The patient also prefers the care of the spiritualist healer over the attending physician.Which factor may be responsible for the nurse's frustration?
A) Cultural differences in health-related practices
B) Delay in the patient's psychosocial development
C) Impaired ability of the patient to cope with acute illness
D) Incorrect organization of health assessment findings
Cultural Differences
Variations in the customs, beliefs, practices, and social behavior of different societies or communities.
Herbal Remedies
Natural medicine prepared from plants and used to prevent or treat illnesses or disorders.
Spiritualist Healer
An individual who uses spiritual or religious practices to facilitate the healing of physical or emotional ailments.
- Respect and integrate cultural and religious practices in patient care.
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Learning Objectives
- Respect and integrate cultural and religious practices in patient care.