As the United States and Canada continue to become more culturally diverse,it is increasingly important for the nursing staff to recognize a wide range of varying cultural beliefs and practices.Nurses need to develop respect for these practices and learn to incorporate them into a mutually agreed-upon plan of care.Although it is common practice in the United States for the father of the baby to be present at the birth,in many societies this is not the case.When implementing care,the nurse should anticipate that a woman from which country will have the baby's father in attendance?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A woman from Mexico may be stoic about discomfort until the second stage,at which time she will request pain relief.Fathers and female relatives are usually in attendance during the second stage of labor.The father of the baby is expected to provide encouragement,support,and reassurance that all will be well.In China fathers are usually not present.The side-lying position is preferred for labor and birth because it is believed that this will reduce trauma to the infant.The client has a stoic response to pain.In Iran the father will not be present.Female support persons and female health care providers are preferred.For many,a male caregiver is unacceptable.In India the father is usually not present,but female relatives are usually present.Natural childbirth methods are preferred.

As the United States and Canada Continue to Become More