Which statements by an emergency department nurse reflect poor compliance with the "A" portion of the diversity practice model? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "If patients are going to live in the U.S., they should at least attempt to learn English.".
2. "Her clothes are dirty, so I bet she doesn't have any insurance.".
3. "This patient is weird. He has all kinds of marks on his skin and says they will make him feel better.".
4. "You know how it is with these young mothers; they never follow instructions on how to prevent their kids from getting ear infections.".
5. "Oh no, another old man with influenza. You take care of him. They all stink.".
2,4,5
Rationale 1: This statement violates the "C" or communication portion of the model.
Rationale 2: This is a violation of the "A" or assumptions part of the model. The nurse should not assume that dirty clothing equates to having no insurance.
Rationale 3: These marks may be a form of cultural ritual for healing. The nurse should attempt to understand the ritual rather than classifying the patient as "weird.". This violates the "D" or diversity component of the model.
Rationale 4: This nurse has grouped all young mothers together as unable to follow instructions. This violates the "A" or assumptions portion of the model.
Rationale 5: This nurse has grouped all "old" men as smelling bad. This is an assumption regarding older people and violates the "A" or assumptions part of the model.
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