Multiple Choice
Why is the study of culture so important for psychiatric nurses in the United States? (Select all that apply.)
A) Psychiatric nurses often practice in other countries.
B) Psychiatric nurses must advocate for the traditions of the Western culture.
C) Cultural competence helps protect patients from prejudice and discrimination.
D) Patients should receive information about their illness and treatment in terms they understand.
E) Psychiatric nurses often interface with patients and their significant others over a long period of time.
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