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NCLEX-RN

Category - Safety

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Joyce, a “culturally sensitive” nurse, is admitting an elderly Asian female with cardiac dysrhythmias. A culturally sensitive nurse will:
  1. Apply background knowledge when providing care for the client.
  2. Understand the total context of the client’s culture.
  3. Apply a constructive attitude towards the client’s traditions and culture.
  4. Apply complex knowledge, skills and attitude when delivering care.
Explanation
Answer: C - A culturally sensitive nurse will provide nursing care based on background knowledge of the traditions and culture of the client while maintaining a constructive attitude towards the client’s culture. Options B and D pertain to a culturally competent nurse, while option A refers to a culturally appropriate nurse. Cultural care nursing takes into account the context of the client’s life when providing care.
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