The nurse understands that which of the following is the most common vector-borne disease is a result of travelers introducing the disease to the United States?

A. Legislative branch of government: The legislative branch (e.g., Congress, Senate) is responsible for making laws and passing bills. Lobbying for healthcare funding directly involves the legislative process.

B. Constitutional branch of government: There is no specific constitutional branch of government. The U.S. government consists of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

C. Executive branch of government: The executive branch (e.g., the President, state governors) enforces laws but does not make them. The nurse is lobbying lawmakers, not the President.

D. Judicial branch of government: The judicial branch (courts, judges) interprets laws and ensures their constitutionality. It does not pass legislation.

A. Study the beliefs and traditions of persons living in other cultures: While learning about other cultures is important, it should follow self-reflection to prevent ethnocentric judgments.

B. Complete a survey of all the various ethnicities represented in the nurse's community: This provides demographic knowledge but does not help the nurse develop personal cultural competence.

C. Consider how the nurse's own personal beliefs and decisions are reflective of his or her culture. Cultural competence begins with self-awareness. Nurses must first recognize how their own cultural background, beliefs, and biases influence their interactions with patients before effectively understanding and respecting others' cultures.

D. Invite a family from another culture to join the nurse for an event: While engaging with diverse groups is beneficial, it is not the first step in cultural competence.