The diversity of the population entering the health care system is a challenge for nurses because
a. the portion of minorities in nursing is greater than the portion of minorities in the general population.
b. educators are culturally competent leaders for nurses and students.
c. lessons about culture and cultural differences are not part of progressive education programs.
d. ethnic minority group nurses are approximately 12% of nurses.
ANS: D
A
Only 12% of nurses are minorities, but approximately 31% of the general population is identified as a minority.
B
Managers, educators, and other nursing leaders will require training so they can be culturally competent leaders for nurses and students who may have backgrounds different from their own.
C
Culture and cultural differences are part of progressive education programs. However, understanding of health and illness in the context of cultural heritage is not consistently addressed in the health care system.
D
Approximately 1 in 10 nurses identify themselves as a member of a minority group. This might make it difficult for patients who identify as ethnic minorities to feel comfortable or confident with the health care system.
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