In caring for patients of different cultures,it is important for the nurse to: (Select all that apply.)

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The following factors are essential to effective care for culturally and linguistically diverse patients: (1)use of appropriate linguistic services (e.g.,interpreter or bilingual health care workers)and/or other communication strategies, (2)display of empathy and respect for culturally and linguistically diverse patients, (3)use of accurate health history taking for diagnostic and treatment purposes and health teaching,and (4)use of patient-centered communication behaviors,including participatory decision making.It also is helpful to speak plainly and to avoid mimicking a patient's accent or dialect.

In Caring for Patients of Different Cultures,it Is Important for the Nurse