The nurse shows an understanding of the term ‘culture' when responding:
1. "Culture involves groups who share biological markers."
2. "Cultures seldom have diversity within them."
3. "Male nurses are an example of a culture."
4. "A culture is primarily exhibited through shared thoughts, actions and beliefs."
5. "A culture shapes its members view of the world."
Correct Answer: 4,5
Rationale 1: Race has been a term used to refer to groupings of people according to common origin or background and associated with perceived biological markers.
Rationale 2: Diversity occurs not only between cultural groups but also within cultural groups.
Rationale 3: A subculture is usually composed of people who have a distinct identity and yet are related to a larger cultural group.
Rationale 4: Culture is the ‘thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups.
Rationale 5: Macro- and micro-cultures combine to shape the individual's world-view and influence interaction with the others.
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