A nurse is speaking to a group of high school students about what it is like to be a nurse. What is one characteristic the nurse would cite as necessary to possess to be an effective nurse?
A) Sensitivity to cultural differences
B) Team-focused nursing approach
C) Strict adherence to routine
D) One set cultural practice
Ans: A
Feedback: To promote an effective nurse–patient relationship and positive outcomes of care, nursing care must be culturally competent, appropriate, and sensitive to cultural differences. Team-focused nursing and strict adherence to routine are not characteristics needed to be an effective nurse. "One set" cultural practice is nonexistent.
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