What should the healthcare professional do when faced with patients from cultures with different behaviors, traditions, and values than his or her own?

A. Avoid trying to understand their culture
B. Teach the patient acceptable behaviors in your culture
C. Get someone from a similar culture to care for the patient
D. Strive to understand and be tolerant of them
E. Recognize that other cultures are inferior


Answer: D

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