Which nursing behaviors indicate culturally competent care?

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Understanding that there is diversity even among people of the same cultural group prevents assumptions and stereotypes that inhibit culturally competent care. Recognizing that there are many different definitions of health and illness is not sufficient for culturally competent care. Complying with the stated plan of treatment despite the patient's differing opinion is not a culturally competent behavior. The patient needs to understand, support, and participate in the plan of care. Helping patients of different cultures adopt the beliefs and behaviors of the dominant culture is an example of the opposite of cultural competence; it assumes that all persons should adopt certain beliefs and behaviors.

Which Nursing Behaviors Indicate Culturally Competent Care