A nurse thoughtfully plans care that will be provided to the patients assigned to him or her. To provide culturally competent nursing care, the nurse will
1. Deliver appropriate care that is not discriminating to any race, sex, or ethnic group.
2. Become familiar with any facet of the patient's culture that may have an impact on his or her care.
3. Show respect for each individual for whom he or she provides care.
4. Openly discuss his or her thoughts and beliefs about the patient's culture.
Question 2
A nurse explains to a patient that Healthy People 2020 was established by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotions (ODPHP) to do which of the following? Select all that apply.
1. Fund exercise programs and weight-management initiatives in the workplace.
2. Force tobacco companies and other manufacturers of unhealthy products to close.
3. Achieve health equity and eliminate disparities.
4. Create social and physical environments that promote good health.
5. Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors.
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