A nurse is caring for a woman who has given birth to a healthy baby. The woman's husband and mother are in the room, and more family members are in the lobby. Which comment by the nurse demonstrates culturally competent care?

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Asking about ceremonies or other practices collects data about culturally based behaviors of this patient and family surrounding childbirth. Although a physical examination is important, it is not necessary for culturally competent care and can be performed at another time. Limiting visitors based on an arbitrary or subjective definition of "immediate family" may interfere with culturally competent care. Breastfeeding is a choice the mother makes, not the nurse.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Woman Who Has Given