A nurse is caring for a Pentecostal child with a diagnosis of hemophilia. The child is in need of a blood transfusion, which her religious beliefs forbid
What term would best describe this religion's culture beliefs and its impact on health care for this child?
A) Acculturation
B) Cultural imposition
C) Cultural taboo
D) Cultural blindness
Ans: C
Feedback: A term (and its definition) that provides further insight into culture and health care is cultural taboos, which are activities or behaviors that are avoided, forbidden, or prohibited by a particular cultural group.
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