Cultural influences on health

Question

Which actions should the practical nurse take when collecting information from an adult client about cultural preferences affecting care? Select all that apply.

1. AAsk about dietary restrictions or preferences✓ Correct

   Food preferences may affect care.

2. BAsk how the client prefers privacy during care✓ Correct

   Modesty preferences deserve respect.

3. CAsk whom the client wants involved in decisions✓ Correct

   The client’s preferences for involvement matter.

4. DAssign preferences based only on the client’s surname✗ Incorrect

   A surname does not establish an individual’s preferences.

5. EDismiss the client’s stated preferences as irrelevant✗ Incorrect

   Care should take the client’s expressed preferences into account.

Answer

A. Ask about dietary restrictions or preferences · B. Ask how the client prefers privacy during care · C. Ask whom the client wants involved in decisions

Rationale

Clients differ in their preferences for meals, privacy and support. Asking the individual allows the care team to respond to those preferences without assuming that all clients share them.