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jace

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on: Jul 17, 2018
A nurse manager will not allow a Muslim nurse to wear a head covering while on duty. This is an example of:
 
  1.
  cultural blindness.
  2.
  ethnocentrism.
  3.
  cultural shock.
  4.
  cultural competence.

Question 2

Which action by a nurse is necessary to provide culturally competent care?
 
  1.
  Acceptance of the beliefs and characteristics of a patient
  2.
  Participation in rituals and prayers of a patient
  3.
  Knowledge of customs of a patient
  4.
  Allowing all practices requested by a patient


yasmina

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
Cultural blindness occurs when a person refuses to recognize the cultural needs of another person.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
Acceptance of the beliefs and characteristics of another person is essential for culturally competent care to be given.


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