The principle that is most important to the provision of culturally competent care is the nurse's:
A.
Awareness of personal stereotypes based on culture.
B.
Knowledge of specific behavior that is typical of persons in a given culture.
C.
Sensitivity to what the physician says about persons in the cultural group of the patient.
D.
Awareness of actions that can be expected of persons in a given culture.
ANS: A
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