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Which of the following is NOT a key consideration when dealing with patients from a different cultural background?
Which of the following is NOT a key consideration when dealing with patients from a different cultural background?
- Respecting their beliefs and practices
- Understanding their language and communication style
- Assuming that their cultural norms are the same as yours (correct)
- Being aware of their dietary restrictions and preferences
What is the primary goal when providing care to patients from a different cultural background?
What is the primary goal when providing care to patients from a different cultural background?
- Ignoring their cultural background
- Providing culturally sensitive care (correct)
- Minimizing the impact of their cultural beliefs
- Assimilating them into your own cultural norms
Why is it important to understand the cultural background of patients?
Why is it important to understand the cultural background of patients?
- To avoid any cultural differences
- To provide culturally competent care (correct)
- To impose your own cultural beliefs on them
- To disregard their cultural practices