Which is a general principle of culturally competent health promotion?

Culturally competent health promotion means respecting the client's cultural beliefs, values, and practices and incorporating them into care and teaching when it is safe and feasible, while avoiding stereotyping (recognizing that individuals within any culture differ). Applying a single standard approach to everyone or ignoring cultural factors reduces effectiveness and can harm trust. Cultural competence improves communication, engagement, and outcomes. Understanding the principle of individualized, culturally respectful care is a standard health-promotion concept. (This reflects general principles; verify against current NCLEX prep materials.)