A nurse is American-born and works in a large hospital with patients from many cultures. What must this nurse develop to provide the best care?
a. Another language
b. Assessment skills
c. Cultural competence
d. Care planning ability
ANS: C
To provide care to patients from different cultures, the nurse must develop cultural competence.
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