Which is the best strategy the nurse manager should include when working to reduce health care disparities on a medical-surgical unit?
a. Less diverse workforce
b. Increase interpreter availability
c. Authoritarian leadership
d. Annual staff training
ANS: B
Key elements are cultural competence that can reduce health disparities include: a diverse workforce; interpreter availability; finding common ground versus authoritarian leadership; frequent staff training and updating staff as needed throughout the year.
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