A novice nurse is working in a community health center that serves a diverse client population. The nurse says, "The first thing I need to do is learn everything possible about the cultures of all the clients." What is the best response that the experienced nurse can give the novice nurse?

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2. It is a priority for the nurse to develop an awareness of his or her own perceptions, prejudices, and stereotypes regarding the particular cultural groups of interest. Reading about culture and remaining nonjudgmental are strategies that can be incorporated after engaging in a self-awareness inventory. Although experience working with diverse clients will help, it will be more meaningful after engaging in a self-awareness inventory.

A Novice Nurse Is Working in a Community Health Center