A nurse at a clinic is discussing with a newly licensed nurse social determinants of health (SDOH). Which of the following should the newly licensed nurse identify as an example of the social and community context determinant of health?

Choice A rationale:

Culturally competent care requires an understanding of culture, ethnicity, and diversity in all groups. This understanding helps to provide care that respects and responds to the health beliefs and practices, cultural and linguistic needs of diverse patients.

Choice B rationale:

Using a nonjudgmental approach is important in providing care, but it does not fully explain culturally competent care.

Choice C rationale:

Preparing staff to expect different types of people as patients is part of diversity training, but it does not fully explain culturally competent care.

Choice D rationale:

Encouraging staff to learn about the cultures in the hospital community is beneficial, but it does not fully explain culturally competent care.

Choice A rationale:

Patting a child’s head can be seen as disrespectful in some cultures.

Choice B rationale:

Maintaining a respectful distance is generally accepted across cultures and shows respect for personal space.

Choice C rationale:

Direct eye contact can be seen as aggressive or disrespectful in some cultures.

Choice D rationale:

Shaking hands may not be acceptable in some cultures, especially between different genders.