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European American
chapter 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| dominant values include | independence, confidence, "doing", volunteerism, friendliness |
| american english is | low context, verbal is seen as more important than non-verbal. speed varies by region |
| americans | are willing to disclose personal information |
| touch | america is generally a low touch society. conversants tend to stand 18 inches apart. expected to maintain eye contact |
| american culture | is future orientated.time is a highly valued resource that should not be wasted |
| family roles | acceptable for women to have career. men assist with household chores and rearing of children |
| family goals | raising of children |
| diseases | cardiovascular disease is leading killer of both sexes. obesity is on the increase |
| dietary practices | diet is high in fat and low in fiber |
| death | american culture believes in self-determination and autonomy on end of life care |
| responsibility for health care | affordable care act is aimed to provide health insurance for all americans |
| pain | is viewed as the "fifth vital sign". belief that pts should be comfortable and not in pain |