The nurse recognizes that categories such as ethnicity, gender, and religion illustrate the concept of:
a. Family.
b. Cultures.
c. Spirituality.
d. Subcultures.
ANS: D
Within cultures, groups of people share different beliefs, values, and attitudes. Differences occur because of ethnicity, religion, education, occupation, age, and gender. When such groups function within a large culture, they are referred to as subcultural groups.
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