When the nurse is planning care for a client with a different cultural background, the initial primary concern in delivering culturally competent care is for the nurse to:
A.
Assess how cultural variables may affect the client's health-related actions.
B.
Explain how the client can adapt to hospital routines.
C.
Speak slowly and clearly to ensure effective communication.
D.
Allow the family to provide care during the hospital stay.
ANS: A
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