Nursing Competence on Addressing Arab Culture

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Introduction
Physicians encounter diverse challenges during healthcare delivery. Hsieh and Kramer (2021) identify cultural barriers as the leading issues of concern in culturally diversified environments like the United States. As a result, professionals must remain alert to subtle cultural elements through improved cultural awareness to ensure they approach the patients appropriately and use acceptable communication strategies to facilitate proper physician-patient interactions that promote care. In this context, the nurse should demonstrate her cultural competence while interacting with Mrs. Naser and use appropriate strategies to ensure she addresses her concerns sufficiently.
Responding to Mrs. Nasser’s Request
Mrs. Nasser’s interactions with the nurse highlight a cultural disagreement incident requiring communication approaches with distinguished cultural awareness. Hsieh and Kramer (2021) argue that healthcare providers should prioritize doing good without harm in all contexts. In this case, the Nurse’s response should recognize the parent’s cultural concerns while prioritizing the importance of all health procedures. The nurse can achieve this objective by acknowledging the practice and the need to preserve the patient’s virginity. As a result, the nurse should enlighten the caregiver about the urgency and safety of the examination to dispel any associated fears. She should also provide a detailed explanation that clarifies the process is non-intrusive to ensure she provides consent that allows healthcare providers to provide an accurate diagnosis. Once Samia’s mother understands that her daughter cannot receive an appropriate prescription without the examination in any reputable healthcare facility because it informs the intervention, she will understand the certainty and value for the benefit of her child. Thus, creating awareness, educating, and using culturally competent communication approaches to respond is important in this scenario.
Culturally Congruent Strategies for Addressing the Needs
Efficient interaction with Mrs. Nasser and stirring her willingness to consent to examine Samia requires the nurse’s use of culturally congruent strategies. For instance, Cuellar et al. (2020) indicate health education while considering group culture-specific beliefs related to their health is a critical s...