You are working with a nursing student who is introducing herself to a Native American patient to establish rapport. The nursing student is trying to make eye contact and puts her hand on the shoulder of the patient to get his attention.

DQ1 You are working with a nursing student who is introducing herself to a Native American patient to establish rapport. The nursing student is trying to make eye contact and puts her hand on the shoulder of the patient to get his attention. What situation could arise with this approach?  How would you handle this situation? Defend rationale with references.

DQ2 While completing a health assessment, you notice that there are indications that the patient may have been cutting herself. You inquire about the marks and she indicates that she scratched her wrist when she tried to break her fall. How do you handle this information? How can you incorporate your Christian worldview to help in providing quality care? What are the key elements to accurately obtaining the needed information for effective treatment?