The nurse is preparing to have an educational program for new nurses. Cultural competence is going to be a primary topic. Which of the following concepts concerning cultural competence should be included in the presentation?
1. Cultural competence includes an awareness of the physical limitations of the patient.
2. Cultural competence increases the cost of the nursing care provided.
3. A nurse must have an awareness of their own thoughts and feelings to be culturally competent.
4. Cultural competence is needed only to provide care to minorities.
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Rationale: Cultural competence requires the nurse to have an understanding and awareness of their own thoughts and feelings. The physical condition of a patient is not a part of the information needed for cultural competence. All patients deserve to be cared for in a culturally competent manner.
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