The nurse is caring for a postpartal client who is of Hmong descent and immigrated to the United States five years ago. The client asks for the regular hospital menu because she likes American food
The nurse assesses this response to be related to which of the following cultural concepts? 1. Acculturation
2. Ethnocentrism
3. Enculturation
4. Stereotyping
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Rationale:
1. Acculturation (assimilation) is the correct assessment because she adapted to a new cultural norm in terms of food choices.
2. Ethnocentrism refers to a social identity that is associated with shared behaviors and patterns.
3. Enculturation is when culture is learned and passed on from generation to generation, and often happens when a group is isolated.
4. Stereotyping is assuming that all members of a group have the same characteristics.
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