When caring for the poor patient, a major component of care is

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Respect for the human dignity of the poor patient is a major component of proactive care. This means that the nurse pays strict attention to personal biases and stereotypes so as not to distort assessment or implementation of nursing interventions. It means treating each patient as "culturally unique," with a set of assumptions and values regarding the disease process and its treatment, and acting in a nonjudgmental manner that respects the patient's cultural integrity.

When Caring for the Poor Patient, a Major Component of Care