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Title: A patient who emigrated from India is hospitalized. The patient and family use ayurvedic medicine. T Post by: new-york-er on Oct 21, 2015 A patient who emigrated from India is hospitalized. The patient and family use ayurvedic medicine. The nurse wants to alter this patient's care so that it is more comfortable and familiar. What changes from usual Western practice should be considered? Select all that apply.
a. In preparation for discharge, include a significant focus on preventive practices. b. Spend time exploring the patient's life overall, focusing on broader issues than health. c. Involve the patient's entire family and treatment team in decisions about treatment options. d. Anticipate that because the patient's traditions are steeped in history, there may be distrust in high-tech interventions. e. Provide relevant health-related information and then allow the patient to determine which course of action to pursue. Title: Re: A patient who emigrated from India is hospitalized. The patient and family use ayurvedic medicin Post by: espreso on Oct 23, 2015 Content hidden
Title: Re: A patient who emigrated from India is hospitalized. The patient and family use ayurvedic medicine. T Post by: new-york-er on Oct 26, 2015 This question was really troubling me.
I appreciate the explanation you provided, very well thought of. Answered my question. Title: Re: A patient who emigrated from India is hospitalized. The patient and family use ayurvedic medicine. T Post by: espreso on Oct 26, 2015 Of course, what's an answer without an explanation.
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