When working with Campinha-Bacote's model of cultural competence, the nurse is aware that the most important concept inherent in the model is cultural
a. awareness.
b. desire.
c. encounters.
d. skill.
B
Cultural desire provides the energy and foundation for the health care provider's journey toward cultural competence. It is an internal motivator for the nurse and is probably the most important part of the model.
Cultural awareness is a concept in Campinha-Bacote's model but is not the pivotal one.
Cultural encounters is a concept in the Campinha-Bacote model but is not the pivotal one.
Cultural skill is a concept in the Campinha-Bacote model but is not the pivotal one.
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