Which of the following are potential outcomes when using a nursing textbook lacking multicultural information? (Select all that apply.)
a. Students from the nondominant culture may feel insignificant.
b. Readers may oversimplify cultural behaviors and traits of others.
c. Readers may view patients from other cultures as unsophisticated.
d. Open discussion of cultural differences is promoted.
ANS: A, B, C
Lack of multicultural information in textbooks leads to racial bias, exemplified by invisibility, stereotyping, and linguistic bias. Promotion of open discussion of cultural differences would indicate that racial bias has the effect of promoting racial tension by not providing opportunity to discuss various cultural practices.
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