Promoting Cultural Competence in Healthcare Organizations
Promoting Cultural Competence in Healthcare Organizations ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who is Muslim and observes Ramadan. The client is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure in the morning. Which action by the nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity?
Asking the client if they would like to pray before the surgery. - This is not a culturally sensitive action, as it may imply that the nurse is questioning or challenging the client's faith or devotion.
The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity by informing the client that they can break their fast for medical reasons, as this is an exception that is allowed in Islam. The nurse should respect the client's religious beliefs and practices, but also provide accurate and relevant information that may affect their health and safety.
Offering the client a light breakfast before the surgery. - This is not a culturally sensitive action, as it may disregard the client's religious obligation to fast during Ramadan.
Respecting the client's decision to fast until sunset. - This is not a culturally sensitive action, as it may compromise the client's health and safety before undergoing surgery.
The nurse demonstrates cultural sensitivity by informing the client that they can break their fast for medical reasons, as this is an exception that is allowed in Islam. The nurse should respect the client's religious beliefs and practices, but also provide accurate and relevant information that may affect their health and safety.
Incorrect options:
A) Asking the client if they would like to pray before the surgery. - This is not a culturally sensitive action, as it may imply that the nurse is questioning or challenging the client's faith or devotion.
C) Offering the client a light breakfast before the surgery. - This is not a culturally sensitive action, as it may disregard the client's religious obligation to fast during Ramadan.
D) Respecting the client's decision to fast until sunset. - This is not a culturally sensitive action, as it may compromise the client's health and safety before undergoing surgery.