Cultural Competence on the NCLEX
Approach culture as a question, not an assumption.
NCLEX cultural questions usually have the answer 'ask the patient about their preferences.'
Core principle
Don't assume. Even within a cultural group, individual practices vary. Ask the patient.
Examples
Diet, religious practices, end-of-life wishes, family decision-making roles, modesty, gender of provider preference.
Interpreters
Use qualified medical interpreters. Avoid family members for medical interpretation when possible, accuracy and patient privacy.
Frequently asked
Family insists on interpreting?
Acknowledge, but for medical info, use qualified interpreter (in-person or phone).
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