The public health nurse explains to students that diversity is an increasing phenomenon in this country. What facts about this phenomenon does the nurse share with the students? (Select all that apply.)
A.
As immigrants acculturate, their unique cultural care needs will diminish.
B.
By 2050, the minority population in America is estimated to be 50%.
C.
Hispanics, blacks, and Asians are the historically designated minority groups.
D.
One in five people in this country will be over the age of 65 by the year 2030.
E.
Racial differences are rooted in biological factors that explain illness trends.
ANS: B, D
The population of ethnic minorities is expected to reach 50% by the year 2050, which increases the need for culturally competent health care. One in five people will be over the age of 65 by 2030, increasing the impact of chronic illnesses. Hispanics, blacks, Asians, and Native Americans are the historically designated minority groups. There is no biologic basis for race; racial and ethnic categories are socially created.
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