The nurse is caring for a postpartal patient of Hmong descent who immigrated to the United States 5 years ago. The patient asks for the regular hospital menu because American food tastes best
The nurse assesses this response to be related to which of the following cultural concepts? 1. Acculturation
2. Ethnocentrism
3. Enculturation
4. Stereotyping
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Rationale 1: Acculturation (assimilation) is the correct assessment because the patient adapted to a new cultural norm in terms of food choices.
Rationale 2: Ethnocentrism refers to a social identity that is associated with shared behaviors and patterns.
Rationale 3: Enculturation occurs when culture is learned and passed on from generation to generation, and often happens when a group is isolated.
Rationale 4: Stereotyping is the assumption that all members of a group have the same characteristics.
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