A nurse is providing care to a culturally diverse population. Which action indicates the nurse is successful in the role of providing culturally responsive care?
Provides care that is based on meanings generated by predetermined criteria.
Provides care that is based on the priorities of the hospital unit workflow.
Provides care that is the same as the values of the professional health care system
Provides care that makes the nurse the leader in determining what is needed.
Provides care that honors the client's differences and perspectives.
The Correct Answer is E
A. Providing care based on predetermined criteria may overlook individual client needs and cultural nuances.
B. Prioritizing hospital unit workflow may not align with the individual needs of clients.
C. Care aligned with professional healthcare values may not address the specific cultural values and preferences of diverse clients.
D. This approach may dismiss the client's autonomy and unique cultural context.
E. Honoring the client's differences and perspectives indicates a commitment to culturally responsive care, recognizing and respecting diverse backgrounds.
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B. Allowing the client to choose when to eat does not directly impact the treatment of pneumonia.
C. Restricting family visits is generally not necessary unless infection control policies require it.
D. While rest is important, it is not as critical as maintaining oxygenation.
E. The location of the client in relation to the nurse’s station does not directly affect pneumonia treatment.
Correct Answer is E
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B. Aromatherapy is generally safe and may offer calming effects for older adults without relying heavily on cognitive processing.
C. Heat application is a physical pain relief method, and as long as safety precautions are taken, it can be used effectively in confused patients.
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