Fundamentals of Nursing Q 96
Which statement would best explain the role of the nurse when planning care for a culturally diverse population? The nurse will plan care to:
A. Include care that is culturally congruent with the staff from predetermined criteria.
B. Focus only on the needs of the client, ignoring the nurse’s beliefs and practices.
C. Blend the values of the nurse that are for the good of the client and minimize the client’s individual values and beliefs during care.
D. Provide care while aware of one’s own bias, focusing on the client’s individual needs rather than the staff’s practices.
Correct Answer: D. Provide care while aware of one’s own bias, focusing on the client’s individual needs rather than the staff’s practices
Without understanding one’s own beliefs and values, a bias or preconceived belief by the nurse could create an unexpected conflict or an area of neglect in the plan of care for a client (who might be expecting something totally different from the care). During assessment values, beliefs, practices should be identified by the nurse and used as a guide to identify the choices by the nurse to meet specific needs/outcomes of that client. Therefore identification of values, beliefs, and practices allows for planning meaningful and beneficial care specific for this client.
Option A: As nurses strive to learn more about becoming culturally sensitive nurses, they should also let others know what they are doing and why. Encourage co-workers to provide more culturally competent care. Approach sharing awareness with openness and positivity, rather than from a critical point of view.
Option B: Cultural competency in the health care sector supports positive patient outcomes and improves medical research accuracy. Cultural competence is learning about how cultural differences may impact healthcare decisions and being able to modify care to align with that patient’s culture.
Option C: Active listening in the healthcare community is imperative, especially when individuals of different racial or cultural backgrounds are involved. It’s important that patients feel heard and validated, particularly when they are in a vulnerable position.