A client insists that having a "hot toddy" laced with liquor at bedtime helps induce sleep. Which response by the nurse would be the MOST culturally sensitive?
a. "Is that something you learned from a relative or friend?"
b. "No one your age should be drinking at bedtime."
c. "That is an old wives' tale. The doctor can prescribe a sleep aid if you need one."
d. "Alcohol is prohibited while taking this medication."
A
For nursing care to individuals and groups to be effective, it must be culturally competent in every aspect of the process, from assessment through evaluation. Culture plays a profound role in individuals' perceptions of and beliefs about health and illness, and nurses must understand and respect the cultural values and beliefs of individuals for whom they will be providing care.
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