Diversity must be respected, valued, and taken into consideration in every aspect of today’s society. Diversity can be characterized by these five attributes; location, religion, race/ethnicity, language, and socioeconomic status. Therefore, these characteristics shape us into unique beings with a variety of backgrounds and stories, creating diversity in society. As a health care provider, diversity must be considered when caring for an eclectic selection of patients. Diversity, such as language, can create barriers between the health care provider and the patient. Firstly, if the patient speaks a language other than the nurse’s first language, the patient would not be able to communicate symptoms to the nurse. Secondly, the patients religion
