When attempting to reflect about personal cultural awareness, the nurse asks himself or herself which of the following quetions? (Select all that apply.)
a. What image do I want to project to mem-bers of other cultures?
b. What makes a culture worthy of biased treatment?
c. Have my life experiences contributed to any biases regarding other cultures?
d. Am I uncomfortable when interacting with members of other cultures?
e. Does the patient's culture rely on solid science to direct health care?
A, C, D
Self-reflection implies thinking that regards how "I," the individual, perceives/believes/behaves. Awareness of one's thoughts and feelings about others who are culturally different from oneself is necessary to become culturally aware. No culture is "worthy" of biased treatment. "Solid" science is an ethnocentric principle.
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