Practice Question
A mother of a toddler with asthma seeks support from the parents of other children with asthma. The nurse recognizes this as an example of which human dimension?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Socio-cultural dimension
Rationale:
💠 The socio-cultural dimension involves family, social roles, relationships, and cultural background.
💠 Seeking peer support reflects a need for shared experiences and community.
💠 Nurses must recognize the role of social context in health behaviors.
💠 Cultural sensitivity promotes better health communication and trust.
💠 Group support can empower patients and families to manage chronic illness.
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This question is from Ivy Tech Medical Surgical NRSG 102 Exam which contains 42 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
- Answer Choices: 4
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