What term appropriately describes the nurse who is able to adapt health care practices to meet the needs of various cultures?
a. Culturally aware
b. Culturally sensitive
c. Culturally competent
d. Culturally adaptive
ANS: C
The nurse who is able to adapt health care to meet the needs of various cultures is said to be culturally competent.
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