While acting as a preceptor for a graduate nurse, the registered nurse notices the graduate nurse voices frustration and a lack of appreciation for the health care beliefs and practices of clients whose beliefs differ from her own
Which of the following actions will best assist the preceptor to improve the graduate's practice? 1. The nurse should advise the graduate to reduce displays of frustration and lack of appreciation for the values of others.
2. The nurse should encourage the graduate to look closely at the graduate's own cultural practices and beliefs.
3. The graduate should receive a written reprimand.
4. The graduate should be required to meet with a counselor concerning her ethnic biases.
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Rationale 1: Simply reducing the comments and displays of frustration will not address the root cause of the problem. The underlying cause must be handled to resolve the issue.
Rationale 2: Ethnocentrism is the belief of one's personal beliefs to be superior to those held by others. The best manner in which to begin to manage and reduce these feelings is to begin the process of self-awareness.
Rationale 3: Administering a written reprimand will not handle the existing problem. The underlying cause must be handled to resolve the issue.
Rationale 4: Counseling and discipline may be warranted later in the process if the behaviors continue or worsen.
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