How can a nurse most effectively provide culturally competent care to patients?
A) Research the beliefs of cultural groups frequently seen.
B) Communicate care planned to families as well as the patients.
C) Determine the beliefs and practices of individual patients.
D) Study the folk practices of cultural groups.
C
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