A nurse is providing care for a cambodian client the

15.
A nurse is providing care for a Cambodian client. The nurse says, “You have to get up and walk whether you want to or
not.” What is this statement an example of?
A) Culture shock
B) Stereotyping
C) Cultural imposition
D) Cultural competence
Ans: C
Feedback:
Cultural imposition is the tendency for health care personnel to impose their beliefs, practices, and values on people of
other cultures because they believe their ideas are superior. When health care professionals assume they have the right to
make decisions for clients, the clients often respond by becoming passive, angry, or resistant to treatment.
16.
A home health nurse is visiting a client 60 years of age. During the initial visit, the client’s husband answers all of the
questions. What would the nurse assess based on this behavior?
D
17.
An Asian American male client is operated on for gallstones. On the postoperative night, the nurse finds that the client is
not sleeping and is tossing and turning. When asked about analgesics, the client expresses that he does not have pain.
What nursing action is most appropriate?