A nurse is caring for a client who reports stress related to homelessness.
The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following types of stressors?

Choice A rationale:

Explaining that the hospital follows a preferred provider organization structure does not help the patient obtain health insurance.

Choice B rationale:

Reviewing the benefits of obtaining health insurance through a health maintenance organization does not help the patient obtain health insurance.

Choice C rationale:

Asking social services to help the patient use the state health care exchange to shop for health insurance coverage is the best action as it directly addresses the patient’s need.

Choice D rationale:

Suggesting the patient consider contacting the state to enroll in Medicaid may not be appropriate if the patient does not meet the eligibility criteria for Medicaid.

Choice A rationale:

Having detailed knowledge about all cultures is impractical and unnecessary. It’s impossible to know everything about every culture.

Choice B rationale:

Developing cultural sensitivity and awareness is the key to achieving cultural competence. It involves understanding and respecting cultural differences.

Choice C rationale:

Attending an in-service presentation about cultural competence can be helpful, but it’s not enough to achieve cultural competence.

Choice D rationale:

Learning to speak the language of another culture can be beneficial, but it’s not the most important aspect of cultural competence.