A nurse is teaching a culturally diverse patient about nutritional needs. What must the nurse do first before starting the teaching session?
a. Obtain pictures of food.
b. Get an interpreter.
c. Establish a rapport.
d. Refer to a dietitian.
C
Establishing a rapport is important for all patients, especially culturally diverse patients, before starting teaching sessions. Obtaining pictures of food, getting an interpreter, and referring to a dietitian all occur after rapport is established.
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