When the nurse is evaluating care for cultural considerations, which of the following should be done first?
1. Examine the plan of care.
2. Evaluate the outcomes of care.
3. Make revisions.
4. Review the goals and objectives set for the client.
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When evaluating care for cultural considerations, the nurse should review the goals and objectives that have been set for the client, examine the plan of care and interventions with the goals for care, evaluate the outcomes of care with how the client's cultural background has been taken into consideration and reevaluate the care, and make revisions to continue to enhance the outcomes.
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A) Impaired Gas Exchange B) Ineffective Airway Clearance C) Impaired Mobility D) Anxiety
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