Before beginning work on a culturally diverse hospital unit, the nurse should perform which action first?
a. Improve self-awareness of one's own biases
b. Attend an anti-discrimination rally or march
c. Build rapport and trust with the patients
d. Take a foreign language class
ANS: A
Before working with culturally diverse groups, the nurse should first identify own biases and assumptions in order to objectively and competently care for patients. Attending a rally or march may not raise awareness of various biases. The nurse should establish rapport and trust when working with patients, after self-awareness is appreciated. Taking a foreign language may be helpful; however the first step is self-awareness.
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