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Promoting Cultural Competence in Healthcare Organizations
Promoting Cultural Competence in Healthcare Organizations ( 6 Questions)
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?
The nurse demonstrates cultural competence by using an interpreter to communicate with the client and family, ensuring that the information is conveyed accurately and respectfully, and that the client's preferences and needs are understood.
Asking the client to teach the nurse some words in Mandarin. - This is not a culturally competent action, as it may put undue pressure on the client to educate the nurse, and it may not be relevant to the client's health care needs.
Assuming that the client follows traditional Chinese beliefs and practices. - This is not a culturally competent action, as it may lead to stereotyping and ignoring the individuality and diversity of the client.
Giving the client a pamphlet about American health care system. - This is not a culturally competent action, as it may imply that the American health care system is superior or more desirable than the client's own culture and values.
Rationale: The nurse demonstrates cultural competence by using an interpreter to communicate with the client and family, ensuring that the information is conveyed accurately and respectfully, and that the client's preferences and needs are understood.
Incorrect options:
B) Asking the client to teach the nurse some words in Mandarin. - This is not a culturally competent action, as it may put undue pressure on the client to educate the nurse, and it may not be relevant to the client's health care needs.
C) Assuming that the client follows traditional Chinese beliefs and practices. - This is not a culturally competent action, as it may lead to stereotyping and ignoring the individuality and diversity of the client.
D) Giving the client a pamphlet about American health care system. - This is not a culturally competent action, as it may imply that the American health care system is superior or more desirable than the client's own culture and values.