The nurse is preparing to assess a client who has lived in the United States for 6 months. What should the nurse include to ensure cultural sensitivity? Select all that apply
1. Education
2. Nutrition practices
3. Family relationships
4. Cultural background
5. Access to a computer
1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1:When completing a total assessment on a client it is important to include the cultural component of education.
Rationale 2:When completing a total assessment on a client it is important to include the cultural component of nutrition practices.
Rationale 3: When completing a total assessment on a client it is important to include the cultural component of family relationships.
Rationale 4: When completing a total assessment on a client it is important to include the cultural component of cultural background.
Rationale 5: Access to a computer is not a component of a cultural assessment.
Global Rationale: When completing a total assessment on a client it is important to include the cultural components of education, nutritional practices, family relationships, and cultural background. Access to a computer is not a component of a cultural assessment.
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