A nurse is telling a new mother from Africa that she shouldn't carry her baby in a sling created from a large rectangular cloth.

The African woman tells the nurse that everyone in Mozambique carries babies this way.

The nurse believes that bassinets are safer for infants. What is this scenario an example of?

Asking “What types of food do you eat for meals and between meals?” is considered a culturally sensitive question because it shows respect for the individual’s dietary habits and preferences.

Choice A is not correct because asking “Are you required to pray in a certain way at certain times?” may come across as intrusive or judgmental.

Choice C is not correct because asking “Are you familiar with the way we prepare meals?” may come across as presumptuous or dismissive of the individual’s cultural background.

Choice D is not correct because asking “Are you okay with not having kosher meals?” may come across as dismissive of the individual’s dietary needs or religious beliefs.

Background noise can interfere with the ability of a person with hearing loss to understand speech, even when wearing a hearing aid.

By turning off the television, the nurse can reduce background noise and improve communication with the client.

Choice A) Chewing gum is not an appropriate intervention to improve communication with a client who has hearing loss.

Choice C) Speaking loudly and clearly may help, but it is not as effective as reducing background noise.

Choice D) Using paper and pencil may be helpful in some situations, but it is not the most effective intervention to improve communication with a client who is wearing a hearing aid.