A nurse is asked to consult with the local domestic violence shelter. The shelter employees state that women of Hispanic descent do not use the services offered
An employee states, "You know with all that Hispanic machismo you can bet that those women are probably being abused." The nurse recognizes that: 1. The agency should place flyers in the local schools.
2. The agency should advertise their services in the local newspaper.
3. The agency needs help to promote culturally competent values, policy, structures, and practices.
4. The agency should add a Spanish greeting on the agency's phone message.
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Rationale: Agencies that acknowledge, accept, and work with cultural differences may be viewed as "culturally competent," whereas those agencies that ignore culture when delivering services are viewed as "culturally blind." There may be an increased risk of conflict in health care services when providers lack cultural sensitivity. Strategies to increase advertising and add a Spanish phone message should be targeted at the specific Hispanic cultural group as a part of a larger strategy.
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