Cultural competency is
A.
The responsibility of the patient.
B.
The nurse being competent in his or her own culture
C.
The nurse being able to adapt care to meet the needs of patients from different backgrounds.
D.
A written test required for all Americans.
ANS: C
Cultural competency implies that the nurse is able to adapt care to the needs of patients from different cultures.
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