💊 NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

Cultural competence in nursing means:

A Treating all patients exactly the same
B Understanding and respecting diverse cultural beliefs while providing individualized care
C Ignoring cultural differences
D Only working with similar cultures

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Cultural competence: awareness of own biases, knowledge of other cultures, skill in cross-cultural communication, desire to provide culturally congruent care. Ask patients about preferences rather than assuming.

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