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1. A nurse is working in a community health center that serves
a diverse population of immigrants and refugees. The nurse
wants to provide culturally competent care to the clients.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a) Assume that the clients share the same beliefs and values as
the nurse.
b) Use an interpreter when communicating with clients who
have limited English proficiency.
c) Respect the clients' preferences and practices related to
health and illness.
d) Impose the nurse's own values and norms on the clients to
promote their well-being.
*Answer: c) Respect the clients' preferences and practices
related to health and illness.*
Rationale: Culturally competent care is based on respecting,
understanding, and responding to the diverse needs, values,
beliefs, and preferences of clients from different cultural
backgrounds. The nurse should avoid making assumptions,
stereotyping, or judging the clients based on their culture, and
should use appropriate communication strategies such as
interpreters or translators when needed.
2. A nurse is conducting a research study on the effectiveness
of a new intervention for chronic pain management. The nurse
has obtained informed consent from the participants and has
explained the purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits of the
study. The nurse also informs the participants that they have
the right to withdraw from the study at any time without any
negative consequences. Which ethical principle is the nurse
demonstrating?
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