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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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A nurse is working with a neonatal patient who originated from a culture that uses the services of a special healer. The grandparents requested this service when the baby was admitted in the NICU. What nursing intervention is congruent with culturally sensitive nursing care?
  1. Refer the grandparents to the physician
  2. Explain that it is inappropriate in a hospital setting
  3. Facilitate the request
  4. Reflect that this means an unhealthy reliance on magical healing
Explanation
Answer - C - Nursing intervention that is congruent with culturally sensitive nursing care is to facilitate the request. The request is congruent with cultural beliefs and should be honored. Avoid any statement that has a value judgment. The family has the right to practice religious and cultural beliefs.
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