A Somalian immigrant mother is concerned that her 8yearold child is
underweight. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner notes that the child's weight is at the 25th percentile. After realizing that the mother is comparing her child to a group of Americanborn children who are overweight, the pediatric nurse practitioner is able to convince the mother that this is a normal weight. Which domain of cultural competence does this represent?

Question

A Somalian immigrant mother is concerned that her 8­year­old child is
underweight. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner notes that the child's weight is at the 25th percentile. After realizing that the mother is comparing her child to a group of American­born children who are overweight, the pediatric nurse practitioner is able to convince the mother that this is a normal weight. Which domain of cultural competence does this represent?

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This scenario represents the interpersonal domain of cultural competence, as it involves the nurse practitioner understanding and addressing the cultural perspective of the child's mother, and being able to effectively communicate and educate her in a way that is culturally sensitive and appropriate. It does not involve the global or organizational domains.

A Somalian Immigrant Mother Is Concerned That Her 8­year­old Child

A Somalian Immigrant Mother Is Concerned That Her 8yearold Child