A Nurse Has an Adequate Understanding of the Barriers to Cultural

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse has an adequate understanding of the barriers to cultural competence when making which of the following statements?

• A) "Barriers to cultural competence no longer exist in today's society."
• B) "The barriers to cultural competence cannot be broken down."
• C) "Provider barriers include having knowledge about a custom's culture regarding health care."
• D) "Systems barriers exist when an agency's structure and policies are not designed to support cultural diversity."

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Definitions:

Medication

Substances used for medical treatment, especially for relieving or curing diseases or symptoms.

Splitting

A defense mechanism where one's perception of self and others shifts dramatically, viewing people or situations as all good or all bad with no middle ground.

Therapist

A professional trained to treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through psychological techniques and interventions.

Extreme Differences

Refers to highly significant variations or contrasts between groups, conditions, or measures in a given context.