A resident, Mr.Ali, used to be independent with his hygiene needs.Since his stroke, he requires full assistance with hygiene.Anne, the support worker, comes on for her shift in the afternoon and finds Mr.and Mrs.Ali very upset.She states that Mr.Ali required assistance with washing prior to prayer and was told that this would not happen as the staff was too busy.What should Anne do?

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The best choice would be to recognize that cultural competence needs to be addressed and share the information about what occurred with the supervisor. This situation highlights a lack of cultural sensitivity and respect towards the resident's religious practices. It is important to address this with the supervisor, who can implement policies and training to ensure that all staff are aware of cultural differences and can provide appropriate care for diverse residents.

A Resident, Mr