Efforts to establish a database for determining the cultural background of a patient are ongoing. Cultural assessment tools have been developed by nurses. What has the model proposed by Giger and Davidhizar been used for?

Question

A) To itemize nursing skills that are cultural in intent
B) To design nursing care throughout all phases of the nursing process
C) To assist in establishing a cultural database for patients
D) To identify needed data in cultural assessment tools

Answer 1

Ans: B

Feedback: In an effort to establish a database for determining a patient's cultural background, nurses have developed cultural assessment tools or modified existing assessment tools (Leininger, 2002) to ensure that transcultural considerations are included in the plan of care. Giger and Davidhizar's model has been used to design nursing care from health promotion to nursing skills activities. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because Giger and Davidhizar's model has not been used to itemize cultural nursing skills and it does not assist in establishing a cultural database for patients or identifying needed data in cultural assessment tools.