Which of the following things must nurses do first in order to ...

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Which of the following things must nurses do first in order to provide culturally sensitive care to children and families?
 
  a. assess the cultural background and beliefs of the family
  b. study various cultures to gain knowledge of their core beliefs
  c. recognize how their attitudes are influenced by their own values and beliefs and be aware of these values and beliefs
  d. spend time observing and listening to people of the various cultures that they will come into contact with in their work as nurses

Question 2

In order to prevent poisoning, parents of preschoolers should be instructed to:
 
  a. Label poisons when put in household containers
  b. Continue to keep medications out of reach
  c. Tell children which items are poisonous
  d. Rely on childproof lids to prevent access to medication

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Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. Before assessing the cultural background and beliefs of others, we must first assess our cultural background and belief.
B Incorrect. Study of other cultures and their core beliefs is learning about others, but is only partially correct.
C Correct. To provide culturally sensitive care to children and their families, nurses must first be aware of their own values and beliefs and recognize how they influence their attitudes and actions.
D Incorrect. Although always a great starting point, again, self awareness must occur first.

Answer to Question 2

B
Poisons should never be put in household containers. Labeling will not help children this age, because they cannot read. Medications should still be kept out of reach. The parent should not rely solely on the childproof lids to keep the children from obtaining access to the medication.