The nurse is providing care to a client from a different culture. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse demonstrate while providing this care?
1. Objectivity
2. Subjectivity
3. Bias
4. Judgmental attitude
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When delivering culturally competent nursing care, the nurse must be objective, unbiased, and nonjudgmental. The nurse should not be subjective, biased, or use a judgmental attitude.
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