A nurse plans to move to an area that is rich in immigrants from several countries and is concerned about respecting others' cultural beliefs. The nurse's first step to ensure cultural competence and sensitivity is to:
a. enroll in a nursing theories course to increase knowledge about transcultural practices.
b. become immersed in nursing literature about culturally diverse clients.
c. participate in continuing education that focuses on health assessment variations among cultural groups.
d. conduct a cultural self-assessment.
ANS: D
Correct: A cultural self-assessment allows the nurse to identify attitudes about individuals from different cultures.
Incorrect:
a. To gain maximum benefit, the nurse must first identify his own attitudes before enrolling in a nursing theories course.
b. To gain maximum benefit, the nurse must first identify his own attitudes before immersing himself in nursing literature about culturally diverse clients.
c. To gain maximum benefit, the nurse must first identify his own attitudes before participating in continuing education that focuses on health assessment variations among cultural groups.
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