MEDizzy - The nurse is providing care to a Puerto Rican

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Practice Test

The nurse is providing care to a Puerto Rican–American client who is terminally ill. Numerous family members are present most of the time, and many of the family members are very emotional. What is the most appropriate nursing action for this client?

ExplanationIn the Puerto Rican–American culture, loud crying and other physical manifestations of grief are considered socially acceptable. Of the options provided, the correct option is the only one that identifies a culturally sensitive approach on the part of the nurse. Options 1, 2, and 4 are inappropriate nursing interventions.