The patient uses terminology in describing cultural beliefs the nurse has never heard before, so the nurse goes to the Internet to better understand what the patient is talking about. What component of cultural competence is this nurse displaying?
1.
Cultural awareness
2.
Cultural desire
3.
Cultural knowledge
4.
Cultural skill
ANS: 3
Knowledge is obtained by this nurse in order to better understand the patient's cultural beliefs.
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