The nurse is providing postpartum care to a client from a different culture. What nursing actions are appropriate to include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply
A) Assess for any assistance required during breastfeeding.
B) Ask if there are any specific customs the client wants to follow.
C) Assess for any specific foods or fluids to hasten recovery.
D) Limit client visitors to the immediate family.
E) Restrict interactions with the client.
Ans: A, B, C) When providing postpartum care to a client of a different culture, the nurse should assess for any specific customs the client wants to follow, if there are any foods or fluids in the culture that are believed to hasten recovery, and if the client requires any assistance during breastfeeding. Restricting visitors would not support the postpartum client's needs. Restricting interactions would not support the client's physiologic or psychological needs.
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