Recently a Community Has Experienced an Influx of Individuals from Afghanistan

question 10

Multiple Choice

Recently a community has experienced an influx of individuals from Afghanistan. What action should the nurse suggest to modify the agency environment to better accommodate these culturally diverse patients?

• A) Provide handouts and patient teaching materials in appropriate languages.
• B) Hold meetings in the community to explain the Afghan culture.
• C) Provide reference guides about Far Eastern cultures to all nursing staff.
• D) Use the cookbook method of learning to accommodate this immigrant group.

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