A nurse speaks at a staff development in-service. Which of the following statements by a nurse participant shows the need for education?
A) "I know that the consequences of racism are still present and they're linked to health disparities."
B) "I'm sure the percentage of client-care hours that we spend working with minority clients is bound to increase."
C) "There's a huge amount of diversity within the group that's labeled 'Asians and Pacific Islanders.'"
D) "It's inaccurate to link the prevalence of particular diseases with particular minority groups."
Ans: D
The prevalence of some pathologies varies between different ethnic groups. The effects of racism are indeed linked to health disparities, and nurses are predicted to spend a higher percentage of client-care hours with members of minority groups in the future. As with most groups, there is vast diversity within the group "Asians and Pacific Islanders."
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