A nurse is developing new policies in the unit to increase cultural competence and sensitivity. The nurse decides to reference the core competencies developed by the Quad Council, and explain how the first skill, ____, is crucial to all nursing practice

A. Acting in a sensitive manner with people of diverse backgrounds
B. Identifying the role that social determinants of health play in health care
C. Recognizing the importance of diversity in health care
D. Understanding factors contributing to diversity


ANS: A

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