A nurse is planning to incorporate a culturally sensitive focus in her nursing care. Which of these underlying principles concerning cultural heritage will be included?
a. A group is formed from among individuals who share similar ancestral origins.
b. A condition of belonging to a group is that all members share a unique heritage.
c. Learned patterns of behavior and thinking are shared by members of a cultural group.
d. The classification of humans into cultural groups is generally based on physical characteristics.
ANS: C
Cultural heritage is learned patterns of behavior and thinking shared by a particular group that is transmitted over time to other members. Ancestral origins, a similar heritage, and physical characteristics may be shared traits but alone do not constitute cultural heritage.
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