Which of the following is the most important reason for offering culturally sensitive care?

Question

1. To make patients feel comfortable
2. To offer safe care
3. It is required by law
4. It increases patient satisfaction

Answer 1

ANS: 2

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1 Even though making a patient feel comfortable is important, safety is of higher priority
2 Patient safety is a cornerstone of nursing practice.
3 While some aspects of cultural sensitivity, i.e., provision of interpreters for individuals who are deaf, may be required, most elements of culturally sensitive care are not mandated by law.
4 Even though patient satisfaction is important, safety is of higher priority.