A preschool-age child is having a wellness examination.
Which response would you expect when the child's grandmother passes away?

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.

The correct answer is Choice D: The patient has a history of dehydration and orthostatic hypotension.

Choice A rationale:

This statement provides situational information about the patient's current condition, which is typically covered under "Situation" in the SBAR technique.

Choice B rationale:

This statement involves recommendations for potential interventions and would be appropriate for the "Recommendation" section of the SBAR communication.

Choice C rationale:

This statement details the patient's current vital signs, which also falls under the "Situation" or "Assessment" sections rather than "Background".

Choice D rationale:

Providing the patient's history of dehydration and orthostatic hypotension is crucial background information that helps the healthcare team understand the context and potential reasons for the patient's current condition. Background information includes relevant medical history, which can significantly impact clinical decisions.