A nurse is preparing discharge teaching for an Asian-American woman with a fractured hip. The nurse reviews the client's diet history while hospitalized and is concerned that the patient refused milk and yogurt, placing her at risk for osteoporosis. What cultural variation is the nurse overlooking?
Asian Americans

Question

A nurse is preparing discharge teaching for an Asian-American woman with a fractured hip. The nurse reviews the client's diet history while hospitalized and is concerned that the patient refused milk and yogurt, placing her at risk for osteoporosis. What cultural variation is the nurse overlooking? 
Asian Americans

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Correct:Pork bones and shells are rich in calcium,reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
Incorrect:
a.African Americans have denser bones than other ethnic groups.
c.Although Southeast Asians participate in burning,it is used to compensate for heat loss such as with diarrhea.
d.Hispanic clients consult with curanderos,whereas Asian clients would seek an acupuncturist or bone setter.

A Nurse Is Preparing Discharge Teaching for an Asian-American Woman