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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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A nurse manager assigned a staff nurse to do a home visit for a patient. A spiritual healer from the family’s cultural group is present in the home and indicates the desire to work with the patient and the family. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
  1. The nurse explains that the healer’s efforts would be incompatible with medical care
  2. The nurse proceeds with data collection only after requesting a private interview with the patient
  3. The nurse plans to collaborate with the healer in provision of care to the patient and family
  4. The nurse refuses to continue with the patient and family and contacts the nurse manager
Explanation
Answer - C - The most appropriate action is that the nurse plans to collaborate with the healer in provision of care to the patient and family. The nurse providing culturally sensitive care will respect the patient and family’s beliefs and collaborate with the spiritual healer.
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