A nursing student's current clinical placement is in a large, inner-city hospital that serves clients from a wide variety of cultures. How should the student approach the prospect of working closely with members of another culture?
A) Try to learn as much as she can know about other cultures
B) Arrange to provide care for clients whose cultures are similar to hers
C) Try to identify the cultures that have the healthiest approach to life
D) Explain her culture to clients and their families whenever possible
Ans: A
Feedback:
Nurses should value other cultures and try to learn as much as possible about them. It is wrong to try to avoid members of another culture or limit one's interactions to members of one's own culture. It is wrong to ìrankî cultures according to certain attributes. The nurse's role is not to explain or advocate for her culture.
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