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Title: A nurse is working with a student on the acute care psychiatric unit. The student asks the nurse why ... Post by: gregorydabi247 on Jan 20, 2018 A nurse is working with a student on the acute care psychiatric unit. The student asks the nurse why it is important to assess clients' values when there are many other more important issues to attend.
Which of the following replies should the nurse emphasize? 1. Health behaviors are strongly influenced by personal values. 2. Values form the scientific rationale for health behaviors. 3. Values regarding health are common across many cultures. 4. Ensure that clients' values are congruent with nurses' values. Title: A nurse is working with a student on the acute care psychiatric unit. The student asks the nurse why ... Post by: tsugg1 on Jan 20, 2018 1
Rationale: Personal values are shaped by culture. Perceptions of health, disease, prevention, and treatment may vary among different cultural groups. Acknowledging divergent values can be a significant first step toward improving one's cultural competence and sensitivity to differences. Health behaviors are multi-determined actions. The client's values do not have to be congruent with the nurse's values. Health values vary across cultures. |