A Native American client is admitted to an emergency department (ED)with an ulcerated toe,secondary to uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.The client refuses to talk to a physician unless a shaman is present.Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

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Rationale: The most appropriate nursing intervention would be to try to locate a shaman that will agree to come to the ED.The nurse should understand that in the Native American culture,religion,and health-care practices are often intertwined.The shaman,a medicine man,may confer with physicians regarding the care of a client.Research supports the importance of both health-care systems in the overall wellness of Native American clients.

A Native American Client Is Admitted to an Emergency Department