In another example, the nurse helps

In another example, the nurse helps maintain cultural family values of Ms. Liu, a 73-year-old Chinese woman who was charged from hospital to home care after surgery for cancer the large intestine. During the home visit, the nurse discussed th the client and her husband about making a referral to have lomc health aide assist with physical care and light house- eping chores. The family was gracious but seemed hesitant accept the referral. The nurse knew that the Chinese value ร extended family network and family decision making. She ked the couple if they would like to discuss the situation th their daughters. Both the client and her husband seemed eased with the idea, and the nurse promised to get back to em the next day. When the nurse returned for her visit, one Ms. Liu's daughters was present and told the nurse that the mily could manage without additional help. The three daughrs had made a schedule to take turns caring for their parents.
The nurse accepted and supported the family's decision and told them that if they decided at a later time to accept the services of a home health aide, they should call the agency. The nurse then gave the family the telephone number of the agency, and scheduled the next follow-up vis it with them.