The nurse notes that an Arabian patient is not eating anything on the meal trays. What is the best way to remedy this situation?
a. Ask if the patient has special food preferences.
b. Contact the dietitian to find out what Arabian patients like to eat.
c. Wait for the patient to ask for specific foods.
d. Consult with an Arabian physician on staff.
ANS: A
Cultural assessment must provide the basis for nursing care. B, C, and D are insensitive and risk stereotyping and providing inappropriate care.
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