The nurse is presenting an in-service to nursing staff regarding the provision of culturally competent client care. Which statement should the nurse include in the presentation?
1. Developed countries are becoming increasingly more ethnically diverse.
2. The rituals and customs of a group reflect the values of the dominant culture.
3. Identification of cultural values is a task that is unrelated to providing culturally sensitive care.
4. Many immigrants to a new country will adopt the beliefs and practices of the dominant culture.
Question 2
A client in labor is a Lebanese immigrant, and she explains that in the Muslim faith, the baby's name is selected after delivery, as it is God's will whether or not the baby will be born. Which nursing response is appropriate?
1. Are you afraid your baby will not live?
2. We have a very low rate of complications at this facility.
3. In the United States, you can feel free to choose your baby's name prior to the delivery.
4. Thank you for explaining that to me. By sharing your cultural beliefs with me, you are helping me to provide you with the best possible care.
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