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Cultural Competence and Diversity in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
An immigrant takes metamizole, which is banned in the U.S. due to risk of agranulocytosis. A nurse advises the client to use a safer alternative. What is this an example of?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cultural re-patterning involves working with clients to modify harmful cultural practices while respecting their beliefs.
Question 2 of 5
A Spanish-speaking family comes to the public health department. No one in the family speaks English, and nobody at the health department speaks Spanish. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Communication with the client or family is required for a careful assessment. The nurse must obtain an interpreter to ensure effective communication and provide appropriate care.
Question 3 of 5
A client is crying softly and saying, 'What did I do to deserve this punishment, Lord?' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An open-ended and supportive response allows the client to share feelings without judgment. This promotes therapeutic communication and emotional support.
Question 4 of 5
At a local hospital, the postpartum care policy requires that nurses observe the mother during infant care to assess the mother's ability to care for the new baby and to promote bonding. A new mother expresses concern that in her country, all infant care is provided by other family members so that the mother can rest and recover. Which of the following actions would be taken by a culturally competent nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Culturally competent care respects the client's beliefs and adapts care to their values. The nurse should assess maternal knowledge while respecting cultural norms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse gives detailed information on how to apply for Medicaid to a new mother who moved to the United States from Russia about 10 years ago. The nurse's next client is an African-American mother of newborn twins who worked until the children were born. The nurse does not discuss insurance options at all. Which of the following errors is being made by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse intentionally provided resources to one client while withholding information from another based on assumptions. This is an act of overt intentional prejudice.