A nurse is working in an environment where a large portion of the clients appear to be of the same race; however, the nurse is aware that within each broad category of race are numerous cultural groups
Why is this important for the nurse to recognize? a. For demographic data collection
b. Different cultural groups have different views of health-related illness practices for care
c. To prevent racism from occurring on the unit among the patients
d. To provide the best care possible according to their heritage and traditions
B
While the clients may appear to be of the same race, their culture and views of health-related illness
practices may be quite different. For example, there are subcultures such as the different Native
America tribes broadly categorized as "Native American," or the subcultures that comprise the term
"Hispanic" (i.e., Caribbean, Cuban, Guatemalan, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Central and South
American peoples).
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