A nurse "sets the stage" when assessing members of vulnerable population groups. Which of the following interventions would be completed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Creating a comfortable, non-threatening environment
b. Providing culturally and linguistically competent assessment
c. Collaborating with others as appropriate
d. Providing financial and legal advice
e. Developing a free clinic in a low-income neighborhood
ANS: A, B, C
Nurses set the stage by creating a comfortable, non-threatening environment, providing culturally and linguistically competent assessment, and collaborating with others as appropriate. A nurse should not provide financial or legal advice. Developing a free clinic does not "set the stage."
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