Cultural sensitivity is the understanding and tolerance of all cultures and lifestyles. It is crucial in the delivery of competent nursing care
Which are the most important areas of data collection that the nurse must perform as part of transcultural nursing?
1 . Definition of health and illness accepted by the client
2 . Place that religion, religious beliefs, and religious practices held by the client
3 . Member of family responsible for financial decisions
4 . Intellectual level of the client
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
A
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The definition of health and illness, and religion and member responsible for financial decisions are a few of the areas that should be assessed as a part of a cultural assessment. Intellectual level of the client is not part of cultural assessment.
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