When working with immigrant and refugee families, what strategy by the nurse is likely to have the most positive impact?
A. Avoid anticipatory guidance and focus on immediate problems.
B. Praise the families often for what they are doing well.
C. Refer them to social services agencies that work with immigrants.
D. Teach them the laws and customs regarding discipline in the United States.
ANS: B
Nurses who work with immigrant/refugee families should praise the families for what they are doing well and keep resilience-promoting strategies in mind. Anticipatory guidance can prepare families for handling future problems. Referrals are always an important aspect of care when appropriate, but the nurse needs to provide effective strategies. Newcomers to this country do need to understand laws surrounding discipline if they come from a country in which typical disciplinary measures might be seen as problematic in the United States.
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