The clinic nurse is culturally sensitive when, while assessing the pregnant client, he asks about which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The family's expectations of the healthcare system
2. Which cultural practices should be incorporated into care
3. Any alternative healer who should be consulted
4. Positive consequences of the client's healthcare beliefs
5. The client's giving up her practices and adopting the practices of the dominant culture
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. The nurse needs to ask about the client's expectations of the healthcare system.
2. The nurse should ask about any cultural or spiritual practices that should be incorporated into care.
3. The culturally sensitive nurse will ask whether any alternative healer should be consulted about care.
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