When providing culturally competent care, nurses must incorporate cultural assessments into their health assessments. Which statement is most appropriate to use when initiating an assessment of cultural beliefs with an older American-Indian patient?
a. "Are you of the Christian faith?"
b. "Do you want to see a medicine man?"
c. "How often do you seek help from medical providers?"
d. "What cultural or spiritual beliefs are important to you?"
ANS: D
The nurse needs to assess the cultural beliefs and practices of the patient. American Indians may seek assistance from a medicine man or shaman, but the nurse should not assume this. An open-ended question regarding cultural and spiritual beliefs is best used initially when performing a cultural assessment.
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