Which of the following is important to remember when caring for clients of different cultures?
a. All people want to be treated in the same manner.
b. Cultural differences are most noticeable between eastern and western cultures.
c. Broad assumptions can be made about a particular culture.
d. All individuals want to be treated with special attention to individual needs.
D
Nurses lose a sense of caring when they approach all clients in the same manner and ignore individual preferences. It is important to note that we all want to be treated with special attention to our individual needs.
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A client tells a nurse that she is considering using herbal supplements in addition to her prescription medications. What would be the nurse's best response?
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