Recently a community has experienced an influx of individuals from Afghanistan. What action should the nurse suggest to modify the agency environment to better accommodate these culturally diverse patients?
a. Provide handouts and patient teaching materials in appropriate languages.
b. Hold meetings in the community to explain the Afghan culture.
c. Provide reference guides about Far Eastern cultures to all nursing staff.
d. Utilize the cookbook method of learning to accommodate this immigrant group.
ANS: A
Providing information in the language of the culturally diverse group indicates that the agency is interested in serving individuals in the group. Ensuring understanding may also foster compliance by the individual. The other options would not help to accommodate the individuals from this group.
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