According to Chang (2007) the nurse should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the family’s culture and be able to show respect for cultural difference to assess and identify culturally acceptable health-care interventions. (Chang, M. Y., & Hsu, L. L, 2007). Nurses must combine information about culture with clinical assessment of clients to provide cultural-sensitive care (Rodgers, B. L., & Yen, W. J, 2002).
Nursing professionals should be aware of culture so that they can address the unspoken. If they are not, valuable information will be lost and there may be misunderstanding about family-parent dynamics and a lack of agreement on the plan of care (McLaughlin, L. A., & Braun, K. L, 1998). Quality nursing care requires understanding
Nursing professionals should be aware of culture so that they can address the unspoken. If they are not, valuable information will be lost and there may be misunderstanding about family-parent dynamics and a lack of agreement on the plan of care (McLaughlin, L. A., & Braun, K. L, 1998). Quality nursing care requires understanding