A nurse has recently accepted a position in a care setting that has nurses and other care providers from a number of different cultural backgrounds. Which statement about diversity in the workplace is most accurate?
A) Cultural diversity makes effective communication impossible in a busy care setting.
B) Health care providers from different countries typically have lower standards of practice.
C) Cultural diversity in the workplace is associated with increased conflict.
D) Workers from diverse backgrounds bring different perspectives to the workplace.
Ans: D
Feedback:
Coworkers from diverse cultural backgrounds add their different perspectives to the work environment. However, this does not necessarily preclude communication or result in conflict and lower standards of practice.
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