An OT is working with a client who has recently immigrated and holds cultural beliefs that illness is caused by spiritual imbalance. Which approach best reflects culturally responsive service delivery?
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A
Redirect the client toward biomedical explanations only
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B
Incorporate the client's cultural beliefs into the occupational therapy plan while ensuring safe practice
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C
Refer the client to a spiritual healer instead of providing OT services
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D
Document the cultural beliefs as a barrier and proceed with a standardized protocol