The care provider can individualize spiritual and cultural care by:
1. Asking if there is a religious preference.
2. Assessing the country of origin.
3. Assessing needs that are verbalized by the patient.
4. Assessing spiritual and cultural aspects of care and including the patient and caregivers in care planning.
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1. Asking about religious preference can be too straightforward for many patients.
2. A country of origin is not the only influence of spiritual and cultural care.
3. Verbalizing needs can help with gaining a full assessment because some people will not communicate their needs.
4. A spiritual and cultural assessment should be performed with each contact with care providers.
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