Among the Amish, decisions for healthcare treatment are made by the bishop who governs the community
The nurse who provides extra time for the Amish client to select a treatment option and access to discussion with the community bishop would be best supported by which cultural concept? A) Ageism
B) Stereotyping
C) Generalization
D) Ethnocentrism
C
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Among the Amish, decisions for healthcare treatment are a community decision, governed by the bishop. Generalization is using the knowledge of the trends within the Amish community to guide the care of this client without stereotyping. Age and superiority are not an issue with the care of this client.
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