A new graduate nurse tells the manager that she does not believe she needs more in-service training on culturally congruent care because she already recognizes that there are significant differences among cultures to take into account when providing care
What response by the manager is best?
a.
"You have done a great job becoming culturally competent."
b.
"Providing culturally congruent care takes ongoing work and effort."
c.
"That is a great start, but be sure to sign up for the in-service."
d.
"Cultural sensitivity and cultural competence are not the same."
ANS: B
Cultural sensitivity is the recognition that there are profound differences among cultures that can affect health care. But in order to provide culturally congruent care, the nurse must do more than just recognize these differences. This is an on-going process. Option B is the only one that provides useful information to the nurse as to why she must continue to work on this aspect of her profession.
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