The nurse is preparing to complete a cultural assessment of a group. Which components should the nurse include in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)

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2. Talking with members of the group can provide insights into the group's culture. Looking for similarities in the group with one's own group can help the nurse understand the group culture. While doing prior research on a group is acceptable, it could also cause the nurse to have preconceived ideas. Asking personal questions may be resented by group members, so this should be ascertained before asking such questions. Acknowledging the group's reliance on alternative therapies implies stereotyping a group and is not part of a cultural assessment process.
3. Talking with members of the group can provide insights into the group's culture. Looking for similarities in the group with one's own group can help the nurse understand the group culture. While doing prior research on a group is acceptable, it could also cause the nurse to have preconceived ideas. Asking personal questions may be resented by group members, so this should be ascertained before asking such questions. Acknowledging the group's reliance on alternative therapies implies stereotyping a group and is not part of a cultural assessment process.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Complete a Cultural Assessment of a Group