When Caring for a Patient from Another Culture,what Is the Best

question 12

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient from another culture,what is the best strategy for the nurse to use in communicating with the patient?

• A) Using a cultural joke to break the ice
• B) Stereotyping the patient within his or her culture
• C) Considering the context of the patient's background
• D) Assuming the patient or the family member speaks English

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