The nursing student observes a nurse assigning clients of different ethnic backgrounds to the unlicensed assistive person (UAP) while the nurse cares for clients who share the same ethnic background as the nurse
The nursing student concludes that the nurse is demonstrating which of the following? 1. Awareness and acceptance of ethnic differences
2. Development of cultural knowledge
3. Prejudice and discrimination
4. Ethnocentrism
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Rationale 1: The nurse is demonstrating discrimination and prejudice by her actions, even though that might not be the intent. Separating clients based solely on their ethnic background is not demonstrating acceptance or development of cultural heritage. Ethnocentrism is interpreting beliefs of others in terms of one's own cultural values, and believing one's own values are superior.
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