The nurse admits a new patient and wants to deliver culturally competent care. How can the nurse best learn about the patient's culture?
1.
Read about it on the Internet.
2.
Talk with more experienced staff nurses.
3.
Ask the patient's family.
4.
Ask the patient.
ANS: 4
Only the patient can provide insight into how they practice their culture.
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