The nurse educator is responsible for conducting educational seminars for the staff. After the education component of the program, the group engages in discussion
It is important that nurses routinely attend educational programs related to cultural competence because:
A) The information is lost when caring for clients in real life.
B) One can't be competent at all times.
C) Nurses can facilitate social change.
D) Classes are necessary for regulatory compliance.
Ans: C
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It is imperative that healthcare organizations such as hospitals and visiting nurses agencies conduct ongoing cultural assessments of their service areas. Racher and Annis (2007) write that "creating spaces for voices to be heard and groups to be represented produces opportunities to break down resistance and facilitate social change. Nurses have both opportunity and responsibility to take action in creating such spaces."
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