A nurse is caring for a client of another culture.Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?

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Cultural competence in nursing includes adoption of culturally congruent behaviors.Culturally skillful nurses use appropriate touch during conversation,modify the physical distance between themselves and others,and use strategies to avoid cultural misunderstandings while meeting mutually agreed-upon goals.Nurses who strive to be culturally competent respect people from other cultures and value diversity,which helps them to provide more responsive care.Nurses should be knowledgeable of other cultures and communicate with the client based on cultural norms.Cuturally skillful nurses understand the unique difference among individuals within a given culture and work with those individuals to learn more about their culture and provide culturally sensitive care.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client of Another Culture