To provide culturally competent care, it is most important that the nurse:
A) Demonstrates culturally appropriate behavior
B) Is sensitive to issues related to culture
C) Knows what to expect from many cultural groups
D) Validates knowledge about culture through continuing education
B
Feedback: Each client is an individual; the nurse can never assume that any individual client will fit the general preferences of his or her culture.
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