A Novice Nurse Is Working in a Busy Emergency Department

question 7

Multiple Choice

A novice nurse is working in a busy emergency department of a hospital,situated in a culturally diverse area of the city.Which should the nurse do when providing culturally competent care?

• A) Possess the underlying background knowledge that will provide these clients with the best possible health care.
• B) Understand and attend to the total context of the client's situation, using knowledge, attitudes, and skills.
• C) Strive to be culturally sensitive, culturally appropriate, and culturally competent.
• D) Try to learn about the attitudes toward health care and traditions of the different cultures in that area.

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