The charge nurse is made aware that a 96-year-old patient does not want to be cared for by African Americans. What does this patient's attitude exemplify?
1. Culture
2. Ethnicity
3. Life trajectory differences
4. Complexity of the Cultural Care triad
4
Rationale: Culture has many definitions and reflects racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups. This patient's attitude demonstrates more than the patient's culture.
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