A client who is from a different culture than the nurse has not been able to achieve this goal: Client will select low-fat foods from a list by the end of the month. What should the nurse do?
1. Consider whether the client's belief system has been an influencing factor.
2. Extend the time frame and give the client a longer period to achieve the goal.
3. Make sure that the client understands the importance of the goal.
4. Select a different goal.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: If the outcomes are not achieved for a client from a different culture, the nurse should be especially careful to consider whether the client's belief system has been adequately included as an influencing factor.
Rationale 2: Extending the time frame may not be as helpful as looking at the cultural practices—including dietary ones—of the client.
Rationale 3: Checking how the client understands the importance of the goal may not be as helpful as looking at the cultural practices—including dietary ones—of the client.
Rationale 4: Selecting a different goal may not be as helpful as looking at the cultural practices—including dietary ones—of the client.
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