Promoting Cultural Competence in Healthcare Organizations

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has hypertension. The client is from Haiti and speaks Creole. The nurse uses an interpreter to communicate with the client. Which statement by the nurse indicates effective use of an interpreter?

A nurse is conducting a health assessment for a client who identifies as Native American. The nurse notices that the client avoids eye contact during the interview. How should the nurse interpret this behavior?

A nurse is caring for a client who is Muslim and observes Ramadan. The client is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure in the morning. Which action by the nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity?

A nurse is caring for a client who has recently immigrated from China and does not speak English. Which action by the nurse demonstrates cultural competence?

A nurse is working in a community health center that serves a diverse population of clients. The nurse notices that some clients from certain cultural groups tend to seek health care only when they have an acute problem or an emergency, rather than for preventive or routine care. What is the most likely reason for this behavior?

A nurse is planning to provide education to a group of clients who have diabetes mellitus. The group consists of clients from various cultural backgrounds, including Hispanic, African American, Asian, and Middle Eastern. Which strategy should the nurse use to promote cultural competence in health education?