A nurse is scheduled to interview a new patient, a Muslim college professor from the Middle East. Which action by the nurse would support cultural competence?
a. Serve the patient a cold beverage at the beginning of the interview.
b. Review Middle Eastern cultural values before the interview.
c. Avoid offering to shake hands with the patient.
d. Determine if a translator is available.
B
Brushing up on Middle Eastern culture would be a sensitive action that might result in a lowering of barriers between the nurse and patient. It would not be necessary to serve beverages during the interview. A translator would probably not be needed if the patient is a college professor. Shaking hands with Middle Easterners is acceptable.
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