Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
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The elderly female client of Mexican heritage is upset and tells the nurse the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) complimented her grandchild's hair. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
In Mexican culture, complimenting a child may be linked to 'mal de ojo' (evil eye), causing distress. Educating the UAP about this belief prevents further upset. Asking why, ignoring, or notifying a psychologist does not address cultural sensitivity.