An infant of African origin is being cared for by parents who immigrated to the United States 6 months prior. The mother is using an herbal paste to treat the baby's diaper rash. What should the nurse do to ensure cultural competence?
1. Instruct the mother to stop using the paste.
2. Ask the mother to explain the ingredients in the paste.
3. Provide the mother with another cream to use for the diaper rash.
4. Explain to the mother that herbal ingredients are harmful to the baby.
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Rationale: Instructing the mother to stop using the paste demonstrates cultural insensitivity by the nurse and should not be done.
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