You are preparing to care for a patient.
Which skill would you use as the foundation for all aspects of the patient's care?

Choice A rationale:

Adhering to standard approaches when providing care may not consider the unique cultural needs of the patient, which can lead to ineffective care.

Choice B rationale:

Encouraging the patient to talk about their culture allows the healthcare provider to gain insight into the patient’s beliefs and practices, which can guide culturally competent care.

Choice C rationale:

While physical needs are important, they are not the only aspect of care. Cultural needs also play a significant role in a patient’s health and wellbeing.

Choice D rationale:

While an interpreter can provide valuable information about a culture, it is more beneficial to hear directly from the patient about their personal cultural practices and beliefs.

Choice A rationale:

It’s unlikely that a preschool-age child would show no response to a significant event like a grandparent’s death.

Choice B rationale:

Preschool-age children may believe in “magical thinking,” where they feel their thoughts or actions can cause events.

Choice C rationale:

Some preschool-age children may believe death is temporary, but this is not the most common belief.

Choice D rationale:

Associating death with misdeeds is more common in older children who understand morality.