A nurse is speaking with a new group of student nurses about the importance of developing cultural humility, not just cultural competence. How does the nurse suggest that the students begin to develop cultural humility?
A. Study as much as they can about other cultures
B. Nothing–it will become second nature as they progress in their career.
C. Perform cultural self-assessments regularly.
D. Perform cultural assessments on every patient they encounter.
ANS: C
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