Within each broad category of race are numerous cultural groups. Why is this important for nurses to recognize?
a. for demographic data collection
b. different cultural groups have different views of health-related illness practices for care
c. to prevent racism from occurring on the unit among the patients
d. to provide the best care possible according to their heritage and traditions
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Located within each broad category of race are numerous subcultures, such as different Native American tribes that tend to be broadly categorized as "Native American." Another broad category is the term "Hispanic," which encompasses subcultures such as Caribbean, Cuban, Guatemalan, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Central / South American peoples.
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