A Nurse Is Working with an Immigrant Population

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with an immigrant population. Which of the following should be the first action taken by the nurse?

• A) Be aware of one's own culture.
• B) Become familiar with traditional practices of the immigrants.
• C) Try to see things from the immigrant's viewpoint.
• D) Learn to speak the language of the immigrant population.

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