A client who is from a different culture than the nurse has not been able to achieve this goal: Client will select low-fat foods from a list by the end of the month.What should the nurse do?

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The nurse should consider whether the client's belief system has been an influencing factor in the client's inability to achieve the goal. Cultural beliefs and practices can greatly impact a person's food choices, and the nurse should explore these factors with the client to help them identify strategies to achieve the goal that are consistent with their cultural beliefs. Simply extending the time frame or selecting a different goal may not address the root cause of the problem. Ensuring that the client understands the importance of the goal is also important, but not sufficient if cultural factors are influencing the client's food choices.

A Client Who Is from a Different Culture Than the Nurse