A nurse is trying to improve on providing culturally effective care in the community. Which of the following behaviors would be most effective to meet this goal?
a. Being willing to change communication patterns to increase client comfort
b. Demonstrating expertise in recognizing physiological differences caused by ethnicity
c. Exhibiting sensitivity to individual differences resulting from culture and experiences
d. Expressing the importance of valuing diversity and differences
ANS: C
Unfortunately, voicing the need for valuing diversity is not always consistent with behavior. It is often useful to change communication patterns to increase client comfort, although the nurse must sometimes refuse to fulfill client demands. However, it is always crucial to exhibit sensitivity to individual concerns, cultural background, or previous life experiences.
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