Which QSEN competency is demonstrated when a nurse asks about the healthcare traditions followed by a client in their country?

• A. Informatics
• B. Safety
• C. Patient-centered care
• D. Teamwork and collaboration

Answer: (C)

Patient-centered care is demonstrated here. It involves recognizing and honoring a patient’s values, preferences, and expressed needs, including cultural beliefs and traditional health practices. By asking about the healthcare traditions followed in the client’s country, the nurse shows respect for the patient’s cultural background and invites them to participate in decisions about their care. This helps tailor interventions so they fit the patient’s beliefs, improves communication and trust, and can enhance adherence and safety because the plan aligns with what the patient values.

While other QSEN areas like informatics, safety, and teamwork are important for different aspects of care, they don’t specifically capture the act of centering care around the patient’s cultural values and preferences in the way this scenario does.