According to the Canadian Nurses Association, Cultural Competence Is

According to the Canadian Nurses Association, cultural competence is

A) the application of knowledge, skill, attitudes and personal attributes required by nurses to provide appropriate care and services in relation to cultural characteristics of their clients.
B) the knowledge that cultural differences as well as similarities exist, without assigning values.
C) use of culturally based care and health knowledge in sensitive, creative and meaningful ways.
D) a manner which affirms respects and fosters the cultural expression of the recipient.