A nurse is telling a new mother from Africa that she shouldn't carry her baby in a sling created from a large rectangular cloth.

The African woman tells the nurse that everyone in Mozambique carries babies this way.

The nurse believes that bassinets are safer for infants. What is this scenario an example of?

Folk medicine is not a standard practice in the North American Healthcare system.

Standard practices in the North American Healthcare system include private health insurance, federal government health insurance programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, and a focus on improving health and preventing disease1.

Choice A is not correct because punctuality is considered a standard practice in many professional settings, including healthcare.

Choice C is not correct because handwashing is a standard practice in healthcare to prevent the spread of infection.

Choice D is not correct because annual exams are a standard practice in healthcare for preventative care and early detection of health issues.

Working.

The working phase of the therapeutic relationship is when the nurse and client work together to develop and implement strategies to achieve the client’s goals.

In this case, the goal is to reduce weight, so the nurse and client are working on strategies to achieve that goal.

Choice A is not an answer because the pre-interaction phase occurs before the nurse and client meet and involves the nurse preparing for the first interaction with the client.

Choice B is not an answer because the orientation phase is when the nurse and client get to know each other and establish trust and rapport.

Choice D is not an answer because the termination phase occurs when the therapeutic relationship ends and involves evaluating progress and planning for future care.