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University of Texas, Tyler NURS 5352 Advanced health assessment test 1 with complete solution

form a standard practice procedure for that culture draw conclusions regarding individual patient needs

Cultural humility involves the ability to recognize one's limitations in knowledge and cultural perspective and be open to new perspectives. Rather than assuming all patients of a particular culture fit a certain stereotype, the health care provider should view each patient as an individual. In doing so, cultural humility helps equalize the imbalance in the patient-provider relationship. A provider may know many specific details about a patient's particular culture yet not show cultural humility. Cultural humility involves selfreflection and self-critique with the goal of having a more balanced, mutually beneficial relationship. Being open to understanding a patient's belief systems and developing a partnership is much more important than knowing everything about a patient's specific culture.

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Question 35

2 / 2 pts auscultation inspection percussion palpation

Which technique is used during both the history taking and the physical examination process?