Which Western cultural feature may result in establishing unrealistic outcomes for patients of other cultural groups?
a. Interdependence
b. Present orientation
c. Flexible perception of time
d. Direct confrontation to solve problems
ANS: D
Directly confronting problems is a highly valued approach in the American culture but not part of many other cultures in which harmony and restraint are valued. American nurses sometimes mistakenly think that all patients should take direct action. Patients with other values will be unable to meet this culturally inappropriate outcome. Present orientation, interdependence, and a flexible perception of time are not valued in Western culture. These views are more predominant in other cultures. See relationship to audience response question.
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