The nurse overhears a student nurse discussing the three areas of focus of cultural care nursing. Which statement by the student best indicates a lack of understanding of cultural care nursing?
1. "The nurse must understand the client's background."
2. "A nurse must acknowledge the total context of the client's situation.
3. "When caring for clients, the nurse should be familiar with the client's cultural health practices."
4. "Nursing considerations regarding the client's culture should be incorporated into the care plan."
4. "Nursing considerations regarding the client's culture should be incorporated into the care plan."
Explanation: 1. Understanding the client's background is a component of providing culturally appropriate care.
2. Considering the context of a client's situation is a component of providing culturally appropriate care.
3. Familiarization with cultural health practices is reflective of culturally appropriate care.
4. A plan of care should incorporate the assessment findings regarding the client's cultural preferences, not nursing considerations.
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