In defining what is meant by the term ‘cultural safety', the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) states that culture includes all of the following except:
a. age or generation, occupation and socioeconomic status.
b. health insurance cover.
c. ethnic origin or migrant experience, religious or spiritual belief, and disability.
d. gender, sexual orientation.
ANS: B
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