Which cultural considerations should a nurse identify with Western European Americans?
A. They are present-time oriented and perceive the future as God's will.
B. They value youth, and older adults are commonly placed in nursing homes.
C. They are at high risk for alcoholism due to a genetic predisposition.
D. They are future oriented and practice preventive health care.
ANS: A
The nurse should identify that most Western European Americans are present oriented and perceive the future as God's will. Older adults are held in positions of respect and are often cared for in the home instead of nursing homes.
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