When teaching a culturally diverse group of childbearing families about hospital birthing options, the culturally competent nurse does which of the following?
1. Understands that the families have the same values as the nurse
2. Teaches the families how childbearing takes place in the United States
3. Insists that the clients answer questions instead of their husbands
4. Incorporates the specific beliefs of the cultural groups that are attending the class
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Explanation: 4. Providing culturally competent care involves recognizing the importance of the childbearing family's value system, acknowledging that differences occur among people, and respecting and responding to ethnic diversity in a way that leads to mutually desirable outcomes.
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