A nurse at a community mental health center is teaching a course for the family and friends of clients who have a gambling disorder. Which of the following statements by a participant indicates an understanding of the information?

A. Ask for assistance from local spiritual leaders if there is a language barrier:

While engaging local spiritual leaders can be beneficial for understanding cultural nuances, addressing language barriers is a separate issue. Seeking assistance from interpreters or language services would be more appropriate for overcoming language barriers.

B. Collect all the data on the first visit with the workers:

Collecting all data on the first visit may be overwhelming and may not allow for the establishment of trust and rapport with the migrant workers. A more gradual and respectful approach to data collection is often advisable in cross-cultural nursing care.

C. Interview community leaders for a perspective of community life.

Interviewing community leaders provides valuable insights into the cultural context, norms, and values of the migrant workers. Community leaders often have a deep understanding of their community's dynamics, which can guide the nurse in providing culturally competent care.

D. Incorporate one's implicit bias into planned delivery of care:

This statement is not appropriate. Implicit bias should be recognized and actively addressed, rather than incorporated into care. Culturally competent care involves recognizing and challenging one's biases to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all individuals, regardless of their cultural background.

A. "Who is available to help you?"

While support systems are important, assessing for suicidal thoughts takes precedence to ensure the client's safety.

B. "Is there anything that makes you feel less depressed?"

Exploring coping mechanisms and what alleviates depressive symptoms is important, but it may not be the most urgent concern in this context.

C. "Are you having any thoughts about hurting yourself?"

This question is crucial as it assesses the client's risk of self-harm or suicide, which is a priority concern in someone seeking help for depression. It helps identify the immediate safety of the client.

D. "Could you describe how you are feeling today?"

While exploring the client's feelings is important, the question about thoughts of self-harm directly addresses the immediate risk associated with depression.