You are completing a cultural assessment with a patient.
Which finding indicates to you that the patient's religious beliefs support health promotion activities?

Choice A rationale:

Adhering to standard approaches when providing care may not consider the unique cultural needs of the patient, which can lead to ineffective care.

Choice B rationale:

Encouraging the patient to talk about their culture allows the healthcare provider to gain insight into the patient’s beliefs and practices, which can guide culturally competent care.

Choice C rationale:

While physical needs are important, they are not the only aspect of care. Cultural needs also play a significant role in a patient’s health and wellbeing.

Choice D rationale:

While an interpreter can provide valuable information about a culture, it is more beneficial to hear directly from the patient about their personal cultural practices and beliefs.

Choice A rationale:

Directing the conversation to a specific topic can help, but it doesn’t ensure understanding.

Choice B rationale:

Using humor can relieve stress, but it doesn’t ensure understanding.

Choice C rationale:

Listening in silence can show respect, but it doesn’t ensure understanding.

Choice D rationale:

Asking the manager to repeat what was said ensures that the message was understood.