The nurse is working in a clinic setting and is meeting a new client for the first time. In order to convey cultural sensitivity, how should the nurse introduce herself?

1. "I'm Jane, and I'll be your nurse today."
2. "I'm Dr. Smith's nurse, Jane."
3. "I'm Jane Brown, and I'm a nurse here at the clinic."
4. "I'm glad to meet you. You can call me Jane."


4. "I'm glad to meet you. You can call me Jane."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The appropriate introduction should include introducing themselves by full name, then explaining their role. This helps establish a relationship and provides an opportunity for clients, others, and nurses to learn the pronunciation of one another's names and their roles. This option does not fulfill these requirements.
Rationale 2: The appropriate introduction should include introducing themselves by full name, then explaining their role. This helps establish a relationship and provides an opportunity for clients, others, and nurses to learn the pronunciation of one another's names and their roles. This option does not fulfill these requirements.
Rationale 3: Ways for nurses to be culturally sensitive and to convey sensitivity to clients include introducing themselves by full name, then explaining their role. This helps establish a relationship and provides an opportunity for clients, others, and nurses to learn the pronunciation of one another's names and their roles.
Rationale 4: The appropriate introduction should include introducing themselves by full name, then explaining their role. This helps establish a relationship and provides an opportunity for clients, others, and nurses to learn the pronunciation of one another's names and their roles. This option does not fulfill these requirements.

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