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Providing Culturally Competent Care
Providing Culturally Competent Care ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a cultural preference for using herbal remedies. Which action should the nurse take?
Discourage the client from using any herbal remedies, as they may interfere with the prescribed medications. - This is an incorrect option, as it shows a lack of respect for the client's cultural preference and may cause the client to feel defensive or distrustful of the nurse and the health care system.
The nurse should respect the client's cultural preference for using herbal remedies and ask about the types and effects of the herbal remedies they use, as this can help to identify any potential interactions or contraindications with the prescribed medications. The nurse should also provide information about the prescribed medications and their expected outcomes, and collaborate with the client and the health care provider to develop a mutually acceptable treatment plan that incorporates both conventional and alternative therapies.
Report the client to the health care provider for noncompliance with the prescribed treatment plan. - This is an incorrect option, as it implies that the client is violating a rule or regulation by using herbal remedies, which may not be the case. The nurse should not assume that the client is noncompliant with the prescribed treatment plan without first assessing their understanding and adherence to it.
Educate the client about the evidence-based benefits of conventional medicine over herbal remedies. - This is an incorrect option, as it shows a lack of cultural sensitivity and may create a power imbalance between the nurse and the client. The nurse should not impose their own beliefs or values on the client, but rather acknowledge and respect their differences and preferences.
Rationale: The nurse should respect the client's cultural preference for using herbal remedies and ask about the types and effects of the herbal remedies they use, as this can help to identify any potential interactions or contraindications with the prescribed medications. The nurse should also provide information about the prescribed medications and their expected outcomes, and collaborate with the client and the health care provider to develop a mutually acceptable treatment plan that incorporates both conventional and alternative therapies.
Incorrect options:
A) Discourage the client from using any herbal remedies, as they may interfere with the prescribed medications. - This is an incorrect option, as it shows a lack of respect for the client's cultural preference and may cause the client to feel defensive or distrustful of the nurse and the health care system.
C) Report the client to the health care provider for noncompliance with the prescribed treatment plan. - This is an incorrect option, as it implies that the client is violating a rule or regulation by using herbal remedies, which may not be the case. The nurse should not assume that the client is noncompliant with the prescribed treatment plan without first assessing their understanding and adherence to it.
D) Educate the client about the evidence-based benefits of conventional medicine over herbal remedies. - This is an incorrect option, as it shows a lack of cultural sensitivity and may create a power imbalance between the nurse and the client. The nurse should not impose their own beliefs or values on the client, but rather acknowledge and respect their differences and preferences.