Which of the following cultural factors should the nurse be aware of in order to provide culturally competent care? (Select all that apply.)
a. The patient's sense of personal space
b. The prescribed medications the patient is taking
c. The patient's communication style
d. The patient's nutritional habits
e. Complementary therapies the patient is using
f. The patient's surgical history
ANS: A, C, D, E
A, C, D, and E all describe characteristics of cultural diversity that the nurse should be aware of. Prescribed medications and surgical history are related to physiological needs, not cultural needs.
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