The Nurse Has Just Taken a Job in a Hospital

The nurse has just taken a job in a hospital that cares for an ethnically diverse population and is concerned about being culturally sensitive. How should the nurse plan to manage caring for clients in pain?

A) Treat all clients alike.
B) Listen carefully as the client's comments about pain are translated.
C) Show respect for the client's preferences even if they are very different from the nurse's.
D) Ask questions about the client's beliefs and customs regarding pain management.
E) Watch how other nurses provide care to their clients.