There are several barriers to culturally competent care. The nursing instructor asks a student nurse of Japanese heritage to teach others dosage calculations since Asians are good at math
What is the most critical barrier to cultural competency this nursing instructor is practicing? A) Prejudice
B) Ethnocentrism
C) Stereotyping
D) Subculture belief
C
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The term stereotype refers to classifying or categorizing people and believing that all those belonging to a certain group are alike. Prejudice is a belief based on preconceived notions about certain groups of people. Prejudices can be unfair, biased beliefs. Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is the best and only acceptable way. It shows lack of cultural sensitivity. Subcultures are groups within dominant cultures.
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