A Family Member of an Elderly Hispanic Patient Admitted to the Hospital

Multiple Choice

A family member of an elderly Hispanic patient admitted to the hospital tells the nurse that the patient has traditional beliefs about health and illness. Being a patient advocate, the best action by the nurse is to

A) avoid asking any questions unless the patient initiates conversation.
B) obtain further information about the patient's cultural beliefs from the family member.
C) ask the patient whether it is important that cultural healers are contacted.
D) explain the usual hospital routines for meal times, care, and family visits.