The Nurse Uses Knowledge About and Experience with Cultures to Care

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse uses knowledge about and experience with cultures to care for older persons within the context of a culture.Which one of the following is the best method of providing culturally competent nursing care?

• A)Apply assessment and cultural data.
• B)Support the older person's cultural patterns.
• C)Increase specific cultural knowledge.
• D)Assess any strengths and weaknesses.

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