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