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:

While increasing treatment for depression is important, it is not applicable to all age groups as depression is more prevalent in adults.

Choice B rationale:

Increasing employment is a significant indicator, but it is not applicable to children or the elderly who are not in the workforce.

Choice C rationale:

Reducing food insecurity and hunger is applicable to all ages as everyone needs access to nutritious food for health and wellbeing.

Choice D rationale:

Reducing cigarette smoking is crucial, but it is not applicable to all ages, especially children who are not supposed to smoke.

Choice A rationale:

Communication is important in patient care, but it’s not the foundation for all aspects of care.

Choice B rationale:

Collaboration is necessary for a team approach to care, but it’s not the foundation.

Choice C rationale:

Critical thinking is a part of clinical judgment, but it’s not the foundation.

Choice D rationale:

Clinical judgment is the foundation for all aspects of patient care. It involves using critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.