A home health nurse is visiting a client 60 years of age. During the initial visit, the client's husband answers all of the questions. What would the nurse assess based on this behavior?
A) The client does not want the nurse to visit.
B) The husband does not trust his wife to answer questions.
C) The cltient is not able to answer the questions.
D) The husband is the dominant member of the family.
Ans: D
To provide culturally competent care, the nurse must take into consideration the role of the family member who makes most decisions. To disregard this fact or to proceed with nursing care that is not approved by this person can result in conflict or disregard for what is being taught.
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