The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who

The psychiatric-mental health nurse is caring for a patient who is from a different culture than the nurse. What action best demonstrates the principle of cultural sensitivity?

A) The nurse adheres to his or her own experiences regardless of any past enculturation.
B) The nurse adheres to the patient's cultural practices regardless of any safety concerns.
C) The nurse attempts to use his or her own culture to guide clinical decisions for the patient.
D) The nurse attempts to understand the patient's culture in order to guide clinical decisions for the patient.