A nurse, new to the community health agency, works in a culturally diverse area of the community. The nurse is responsible for providing holistic care to clients and to be culturally competent. The health agency requires the nurse to employ which competency to exhibit cultural competence? (Select all that apply.)

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To exhibit cultural competence, a nurse must provide respectful quality care, use effective communication methods, and be responsive to diverse cultural beliefs. Adopting the client's cultural values or speaking the client's language, while potentially helpful, are not required for cultural competence. Cultural competence involves understanding and respecting cultural differences, not necessarily adopting them or being fluent in the client's language.

A Nurse, New to the Community Health Agency, Works in a Culturally