The nurse manager is explaining culturally competent care during a staff meeting. Which statement accurately describes the concept of a culturally competent caregiver?

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Culturally competent implies that the caregiver understands and attends to the total context of the individual's situation. This competency includes awareness of immigration status, stress factors, other social factors, and cultural similarities and differences. It does not require the caregiver to speak the patient's native language. Speaking the patient's native language is not required for culturally competency. Possessing some basic knowledge of the patient's cultural background describes cultural sensitivity. Applying underlying background knowledge of a patient's culture to provide the best possible health care describes being culturally appropriate.

The Nurse Manager Is Explaining Culturally Competent Care During a Staff