Which of the Following Best Describes the Expectations of a Nurse

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the expectations of a nurse caring for a patient with a different cultural background?

• A) The nurse should ask another nurse with the same cultural background as that of the patient to care for the patient.
• B) Nurses must be knowledgeable about all cultures and customs.
• C) The nurse can identify the patient's unique cultural practices during assessment and then plan the implementation of care and interventions accordingly.
• D) Nurses should avoid discussion of unusual customs.

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