A nurse is caring for a prisoner who is hospitalized for injuries received during a terrorist attack at a nightclub in which several people were killed. While the hospital staff's safety is well managed by the police, to remain grounded in providing care to this patient, an important principle for the nurse to remember about transcultural nursing is:

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Leininger's theory postulates that human caring is a universal aspect of every culture. As such, it is present in all cultures although it may be expressed in culturally unique ways. It provides what every human needs in order to grow, remain well, avoid illness, and survive or face death.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Prisoner Who Is Hospitalized