Question

Which of the following four statements best describes the relationship between the knowledge-centered and skill-centered approaches to delivering culturally and linguistically competent care?

A. The knowledge-centered approach should be given preference, because specific knowledge about culture or ethnic groups helps nurses define their patients who come from these groups.
B. The skill-centered approach should be given preference, because no nurse can remember all of the facts relating to multiple cultures.
C. Knowledge-centered and skill-centered approaches should be balanced.
D. The knowledge-centered approach presents patients as cultural stereotypes and should not be used

Answer 1

The correct answer is option C.

Knowledge-centered and skill-centered approaches should be balanced.