You are discussing treatment options with a patient who has been diagnosed with a new health problem.
Which statement would indicate that the patient is empowered to make an informed decision?

Choice A rationale:

Using children to send messages to the former spouse can cause emotional distress to the children.

Choice B rationale:

Professional counseling can provide children with a safe space to express their feelings and learn coping strategies.

Choice C rationale:

Changing the children’s schools can add to their stress and disrupt their routine.

Choice D rationale:

Limiting the children’s contact with the other parent can deprive them of a loving relationship unless there are safety concerns. .

Choice A rationale:

The ultimate goal of transcultural nursing is to provide culturally congruent care. This means providing care that is in harmony with the patient’s cultural beliefs and practices.

Choice B rationale:

Limiting the need for hospitalizations is a goal of many health care organizations, but it’s not the ultimate goal of transcultural nursing.

Choice C rationale:

Improving quality improvement indicators is a common goal in health care, but it’s not the ultimate goal of transcultural nursing.

Choice D rationale:

Reducing unnecessary expenses is a goal of many health care organizations, but it’s not the ultimate goal of transcultural nursing.