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Zorluk: ZorCultural Awareness and Influences on Health

During an admission assessment on a medical-surgical unit, a practical nurse gathers data from an older adult of Navajo (Diné) heritage who has type 2 diabetes. Which approaches demonstrate culturally competent communication and care? (Select all that apply.)

  1. Allowing extended periods of silence after asking questions.Cevap
  2. Positioning the chair at a slight angle to the client rather than sitting directly face-to-face.Cevap
  3. C
    Maintaining continuous, direct eye contact to build trust and convey active listening.
  4. D
    Asking the client why they have chosen to use traditional herbal remedies instead of prescribed clinical medications.
  5. Inquiring if the client wishes to incorporate traditional healing ceremonies into their current treatment plan.Cevap
  6. F
    Serving a standard hospital diabetic meal tray without exploring the client's cultural food preferences.

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The culturally competent approaches include allowing extended periods of silence, positioning the chair at a slight angle to the client, and inquiring about the incorporation of traditional healing ceremonies.
Culturally competent care for clients of Native American heritage requires adapting nursing actions to align with the client's cultural norms. Allowing silence gives the client time to thoughtfully process information without feeling rushed. Sitting at a slight angle avoids the perception of aggression that can accompany direct face-to-face positioning. Furthermore, inviting the integration of traditional healing practices alongside allopathic medicine demonstrates deep respect for the client's holistic belief system.

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1
Identify the client's cultural background and its impact on communication.
Recognized that clients of Navajo (Diné) heritage may have specific cultural norms regarding eye contact, personal space, and the use of silence.
Understanding the cultural context is the foundational step in providing safe, culturally congruent care and avoiding misinterpretation of client behaviors.
2
Evaluate the proposed communication strategies against cultural preferences.
Determined that allowing silence and sitting at an angle are therapeutic, whereas maintaining continuous eye contact and asking 'why' questions are non-therapeutic or culturally inappropriate.
Standard Western communication techniques (like direct eye contact) can sometimes act as non-therapeutic blocks in other cultures, causing the client to feel disrespected or defensive.
3
Assess the interventions related to holistic care and dietary planning.
Selected the option to incorporate traditional healing ceremonies while rejecting the provision of a standard meal tray without assessing cultural dietary preferences.
Integrating cultural preferences into medical and dietary plans supports holistic health, demonstrates respect, and improves client adherence to the treatment plan.

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Culturally Competent Care and Communication for Native American Clients
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Cultural Awareness and Influences on Health

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