Which nursing behaviors indicate culturally competent care?
a. Recognizing that there are different definitions of health and illness
b. Complying with the stated plan of treatment despite the patient's differing opinion
c. Understanding that there is diversity even among people of the same cultural group
d. Helping patients of different cultures adopt the beliefs and behaviors of the dominant culture
ANS: C
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