A nurse works to protect vulnerable populations and reduce health disparities. Which of the following nursing actions work toward that goal? (Select all that apply.)
A) The nurse acknowledges that the clients in subgroups will not change beliefs or actions.
B) The nurse communicates a nonjudgmental attitude toward health system beliefs.
C) The nurse incorporates clients' belief systems into the plan of care.
D) The nurse asks the client how the care system can incorporate the clients' health beliefs.
E) The nurse teaches each client about preventive care.
Ans: B, C, D, E
Health promotion interventions, such as teaching about prevention and early detection of certain conditions, are particularly important when caring for older adults who are members of a minority group. Nurses communicate nonjudgmental attitudes and asking open-ended questions to elicit information about each person's life experiences and cultural influences. Nurses need to be aware of the health beliefs that influence their clients, so they can adapt their interventions accordingly.
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