Sarah, one of your RNs, tells you that she can't understand why Jim, an Aboriginal patient, wants to do a smudge. Sarah's response is based on her:
a. Cultural marginality.
b. Circle of familiarity.
c. Cultural understanding.
d. Acculturation.
B
The "circle of familiarity" refers to constrained interpretation based on one's values, attitudes, and beliefs.
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While preparing a class on maternal-fetal ABO incompatibility for antepartum patients, the nurse is creating a brochure. Which statement should be included in the brochure information?
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