The nurse who understands cultural differences and adapts clinical practice to a patient's culture is said to have:
a. Cultural competence
b. Empathy
c. Open-mindedness
d. Compassion
ANS: A
Cultural competence requires knowledge and appreciation of other cultures that permit adaptation of nursing care to accommodate the patient's cultural beliefs and practices.
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