Nursing care is provided in an increasingly diverse variety of settings. Despite the variety in settings, some characteristics of professional nursing practice are required in any and every setting. These characteristics include which of the following?
A) Advanced education
B) Certification in a chosen specialty
C) Cultural competence
D) Independent practice
Ans: C
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Cultural competence is necessary in any and every care setting. The other answers are incorrect because an advanced education, specialty certification, and the ability to practice independently are not consistencies between every nursing care delivery setting.
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