To demonstrate true cultural sensitivity and awareness, the nurse must:
A) Travel to other countries on occasion
B) Become bilingual
C) Be competent in his or her own cultural heritage
D) Know the practices of all major cultures in one's region of the country
Ans: C
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The first imperative of cultural competence is to be competent in one's own cultural heritage. International travel, being bilingual, and knowing practices of major cultures are all helpful, but not as important as being competent in one's own cultural heritage.
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