An Infant of African Origin Is Being Cared for by Parents

question 15

Multiple Choice

An infant of African origin is being cared for by parents who immigrated to the United States 6 months prior. The mother is using an herbal paste to treat the baby's diaper rash. What should the nurse do to ensure cultural competence?

• A) Instruct the mother to stop using the paste.
• B) Ask the mother to explain the ingredients in the paste.
• C) Provide the mother with another cream to use for the diaper rash.
• D) Explain to the mother that herbal ingredients are harmful to the baby.