While conducting a health history, a patient demonstrates characteristics of ethnocentrism. What behaviors did the nurse observe in the patient? Select all that apply:
1. Superiority with ethnic group
2. Concern with race
3. Fear of strangers
4. Morbid fear of strangers
5. Ethnic pride
1, 2, 5
Explanation: 1. One characteristic of ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own ethnic group is superior.
2. One characteristic of ethnocentrism is an overriding concern with race.
3. A fear of strangers is a characteristic of a xenophobe.
4. A morbid fear of strangers is a characteristic of xenophobia.
5. Ethnic pride is a characteristic of ethnicity.
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