Asked by Emily Meyer on Jul 09, 2024
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A nurse is providing care to a patient from a different culture. Which action by the nurse indicates cultural competence?
A) Communicates effectively in a multicultural context
B) Functions effectively in a multicultural context
C) Visits a foreign country
D) Speaks a different language
Cultural Competence
Process in which the health care professional continually strives to achieve the ability and availability to work effectively with individuals, families, and communities.
Multicultural Context
A setting or situation that involves the presence and interaction of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate cultural competence through effective communication and actions in a multicultural context.
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MM
maria madiphoko mmakoJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Cultural competence refers to a developmental process that evolves over time that impacts ability to effectively function in the multicultural context. Communicates effectively and speaking a different language indicates linguistic competence. Visiting a foreign country does not indicate cultural competence.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate cultural competence through effective communication and actions in a multicultural context.
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