The home health nurse learns that an immigrant family relies on folk healers when treating illnesses among family members. The nurse will perform which action?
a. Acknowledge the family's beliefs while pointing out how these are not effective.
b. Ask the family elder to explain how a prescribed regimen will be more effective.
c. Give the family a list of dangerous practices to avoid using.
d. Incorporate any safe, non-conflicting practices into the plan of care.
ANS: D
The nurse should communicate respect for families and cultures at all times. Respect for cultural diversity may be demonstrated by including traditional practices into plans as long as they are safe and do not conflict with evidence-based care.
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