A new nurse is oriented to a position in a community health center that serves a diverse client population. The new nurse says, "The first thing I need to do is learn everything possible about all the cultures of the clients."
What is the best response staff can give the new nurse? 1. "You should always be nonjudgmental.".
2. "I will give you a great book that describes all of the critical factors.".
3. "This will come with time as you get to know clients and then encounter problems.".
4. "You need to first understand who you are.".
4. "You need to first understand who you are.".
Rationale:
It is a priority for the nurse to develop an awareness of his or her own perceptions, prejudices, and stereotypes regarding the particular cultural groups of interest. Reading about culture and remaining nonjudgmental are strategies that can be incorporated after engaging in a self-awareness inventory. Although experience working with diverse clients will help, it will be more meaningful after engaging in a self-awareness inventory.
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