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1)Case Study

A 45 y/o man of Asian descent who is less than 24 hours post-surgical exploratory laparotomy is frequently asked if he is in pain. He continuously answers ‘no’ although his facial expressions and vital signs indicate otherwise. The patient takes medication when given, but will not ask for it.

Based on your cultural Knowledge, you consider that many people in the Asian culture do not admit to pain because it is a sign of weakness. Due to his cultural beliefs he is unable to express emotions relating to his level of pain because it is culturally unacceptable.

What can you do?

2)Case Study

A nineteen-year-old Saudi Arabian woman had just given birth. Her husband moved into the hospital room with his wife immediately after she gave birth. He kept the door to the room shut, and questioned everyone who entered, including the nurses. The nursed were not happy but felt they had no choice but to comply.

Although the patient could speak some English, the only time she would speak directly to the nurses was when her husband was out of the room. Otherwise, he answered all questions addressed to her. He also decided when she would eat and bathe.

A male lab technician attempted to enter the room but was refused by the husband. You understand modesty to be imperative in this cultural setting.

What can you do?