The nurse is aware that cultural competence is a process, not an end-state. This means:
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Correct answer: Engage in ongoing learning, self-reflection, and adaptation
Cultural competence involves continuous self-reflection, knowledge acquisition and adaptation rather than a fixed endpoint.
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