To provide culturally-competent care, the nurse:
a. Identifies cultural factors that may influence clients' behaviors.
b. Interacts with every client of a particular culture in the same manner.
c. Learns the cultural variables of every group encountered.
d. Should be of the same cultural background as the client.
ANS: A
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