A nurse works in a mental health clinic serving many Southeast Asian individuals. Which statements by the nurse would validate a striving toward cultural competence? Select all that apply
a. "It's a challenge to plan treatment that is culturally congruent."
b. "My dream is to be accepted by the Southeast Asian patients I care for."
c. "There is so much to learn about the Southeast Asians and their problems."
d. "Psychiatric care tends to be similar for those of Southeast Asian cultures."
e. "I always try to be sensitive to the uniqueness of my culturally diverse patients."
ANS: A, B, C, E
Culturally competent health care requires the development of interpersonal skills, communi-cation skills, and awareness and sensitivity to the uniqueness of individuals. It is also an on-going process, because each new encounter presents the opportunity to gain additional knowledge and skills. Psychiatric care should be tailored to the individual and not to cultural stereotypes.
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