Author Question: The nurse demonstrates cultural competence when including what components of cultural understanding? ... (Read 151 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse demonstrates cultural competence when including what components of cultural understanding? (Select all that apply.)

1.
Integration
2.
Intellect
3.
Communication
4.
Sensitivity
5.
Acceptance

Question 2

The nurse is standing in the hallway talking to one of the residents in the long-term care facility. Every time the nurse moves closer to the patient he takes a step backward. What aspect of this patient's culture does the nurse need to consider?

1.
Communication needs
2.
Socialization needs
3.
Personal space needs
4.
Health beliefs

meganmoser117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 3, 4, 5
Integration of your nursing knowledge with the cultural needs of the patient results in the patient being better informed and, it is hoped, more cooperative with the healthcare regimen. Communication, based on cultural understanding, provides a strong bridge to identifying the overall needs of a patient. Sensitivity to another's cultural needs provides a mechanism for health-related needs to be met more successfully. Acceptance of the beliefs and characteristics of another person is essential for culturally competent care to be given.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
This patient is indicating the need for personal space by moving away from the nurse when the nurse invades his personal space.