As a nurse manager, you have to be effective in managing a culturally diverse staff. Which of the following nurse manager attributes would assist you in addressing the cultural needs of your staff (select all that apply)?
a. Stereotyping of others
b. Respecting others
c. Understanding the importance of language
d. Encouragement of potential in all staff
e. Age bias
f. Disrespect for others
B, C, D
Cultural competence involves knowledge of diverse cultural and ethnic groups, including know-ledge of staff members and respect for others and their cultural differences.
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