A White Nurse from the United States Is Assigned to Care

A White nurse from the United States is assigned to care for a Vietnamese woman who speaks little English, had a baby 2 months ago, and is 1 day postoperative after fibroid removal. The nurse knows that traditional Vietnamese women will avoid drinking or eating "sour" foods such as lime Jell-O or other citrus types of liquids after surgery. She confirms her patient's values and beliefs. The nurse is exhibiting characteristics of:

A) cultural competence.
B) ethnic sensitivity.
C) stereotyping.
D) nonjudgmental behavior.