The nurse is caring for a patient who is from a different culture than the nurse. According to Campinha-Bacote, what is the nurse's first action when providing culturally aware care to the patient?
1. Self-examination
2. Self-promotion
3. Self-recognition
4. Self-introduction
1. Self-examination
Explanation:
According to Campinha-Bacote, cultural awareness begins with the nurse's self-examination and continual reflection on personal roots, biases, and prejudice. Self-introduction, self-recognition, and self-promotion are not aspects of culturally aware care.
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