Which statement made by a nursing assistant indicates that education regarding culturally competent care is needed?
1. "I will always address all patients by their last name."
2. "I will ask my patients how they would like for me to address them."
3. "I will respect my patients' need for privacy when they wish to pray."
4. "I will allow my patients to spend time with their families and not interrupt them when it's their scheduled time for a shower."
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Rationale: It is appropriate to address patients by their last names until they give permission to use another name.
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