Asked by Konnie Sanchez on Jun 25, 2024

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A 26-year-old man of Mexican heritage is admitted for observation after sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident.When assessing this patient,the nurse must consider that he may possess which view of pain? He may:

A) Believe in taboos against narcotic use to relieve pain
B) Expect immediate and effective treatment to relieve pain
C) Endure pain longer and report it less frequently than some patients do
D) Use herbal teas, heat application, and prayers to manage his pain

Taboos

Social or cultural practices that are prohibited or strongly discouraged within a community or society.

Narcotic Use

The utilization of drugs that dull the senses, relieve pain, and can lead to dependence, often referred to in the context of substance abuse.

Herbal Teas

Beverages made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant materials in hot water, often consumed for their therapeutic benefits.

  • Identify individual cultural beliefs, practices, and preferences and their impact on the provision of healthcare.
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Timika Reaves-WilliamsJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In general,patients of Mexican heritage may endure pain longer and report it less frequently than will some other patients.Patients of Japanese heritage may have taboos against narcotic use to relieve pain.Patients of Puerto Rican heritage may use herbal teas,heat application,and prayers to manage pain.Remember that all of these are archetypes,and are not necessarily true for all members of a cultural group.