A nurse is caring for a fourteen-year-old patient with a diagnosis of leukemia. The nurse learns that the patient's parents and grandparents belong to Hmong populations and these people are always at the bedside. When caring for this type of patient, the nurse should observe all of the following except:

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When caring for this type of patient, the nurse should observe all of the listed items except to give information related to care solely to the patient or parents. Hmong population cling tightly to their traditions and that includes that the eldest male in the family should be the one to make decisions; nurses should ask who should receive information about the patient.
Additionally, it was mentioned that the grandparents are present at the bedside. They consider direct eye contact to be rude. Respect is shown by bowing their heads and presenting things with both hands. It is okay to question them about the usage of herbs and be sure to explain that some medications already contain herbal treatment and that the patient could receive too much.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Fourteen-Year-Old Patient with a Diagnosis