Cultural Awareness and Self-Reflection

Cultural Awareness and Self-Reflection ( 6 Questions)

A nurse is working with a client who has a terminal illness and is considering hospice care. The client's family is opposed to this option and wants the client to continue aggressive treatment. The nurse learns that the client and the family are from a collectivistic culture that values family harmony and decision-making. What should the nurse do to facilitate ethical and culturally sensitive care?



Correct Answer: D

A nurse is working with a client who has a terminal illness and is considering hospice care. The client's family is opposed to this option and wants the client to continue aggressive treatment. The nurse learns that the client and the family are from a collectivistic culture that values family harmony and decision-making. What should the nurse do to facilitate ethical and culturally sensitive care?

A) Respect the family's wishes and persuade the client to follow their advice.

B) Respect the client's wishes and inform the family that they have no say in the matter.

C) Respect the client's autonomy and support their right to make their own choices.

D) Respect the family's involvement and encourage open dialogue and negotiation among all parties.




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