In trying to understand other cultures, what should the nurse know about how cultural values influence health beliefs?
1. Cultural values will not matter if the nurse is from the dominant culture.
2. Cultural values may shape perceptions of health, disease, prevention, and treatment.
3. Cultural values will not shape perceptions of health, disease, prevention, and treatment.
4. Cultural values and other differences will negatively influence outcomes.
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Rationale: The nurse must be aware that cultural values will shape perceptions of health, disease, prevention, and treatment. Acknowledging divergent values can be a significant first step toward improving one's cultural competence and sensitivity to differences, especially when the nurse is from the dominant culture. If nursing care is delivered with an acknowledgment of cultural differences, then outcomes will be enhanced.
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