The nurse is performing an admission assessment on an Asian client. The intake includes a cultural assessment. The nurse should ask the client,
a. "Does a minister, priest, or rabbi visit you?"
b. "Do you feel understood and loved?"
c. "What language do you prefer to speak?"
d. "Does life have meaning and value for you?"
ANS: C
A cultural assessment is defined as a systematic appraisal of beliefs, values, and practices conducted to determine the context of client needs and to tailor nursing interventions. It is composed of three progressive, interconnecting elements: (1) a general assessment; (2) a problem-specific assessment; and (3) the cultural details needed for successful implementation. Asking about visits from a spiritual leader would be part of the spiritual assessment. Feelings and value of life do not assess cultural issues.
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