Which action by the nurse demonstrates cultural awareness?

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The process of cultural awareness occurs when the nurse is able to examine his or her own values, biases, and stereotypes.It also requires the nurse to examine the potential cultural biases (racism)that may exist within the health care setting.The process of cultural knowledge occurs when nurses educate themselves about the worldviews of other cultures and ethnic groups.This cultural knowledge may include learning how disease processes and management may vary depending on the cultural group.Cultural skill occurs when the nurse can conduct a relevant cultural assessment.Hence, it is achieved when cultural data are used to develop and implement a culturally relevant treatment plan.Cultural encounters encourage the nurse to engage directly with patients from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds to modify existing beliefs about a cultural group and prevent potential stereotyping.Finally, cultural desire addresses the motivation of the health care provider to acquire new knowledge about different.

Which Action by the Nurse Demonstrates Cultural Awareness