The nurse sees clients in a community clinic that is in a predominately White neighborhood. After performing assessments on many of the clients visiting the clinic, the nurse notes that many of the minority groups living within the neighborhood have lost the cultural characteristics that made them different. What is the term for this process?
Culture shock
Cultural assimilation
Ethnocentrism
Cultural imposition
The Correct Answer is B
Rationale:
A. Culture shock refers to the feelings of confusion and disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture, not the loss of cultural characteristics.
B. Cultural assimilation occurs when individuals from minority groups adopt the cultural traits of the dominant group, often leading to the loss of their original cultural characteristics.
C. Ethnocentrism involves judging other cultures by one's own cultural standards, not the process of losing cultural characteristics.
D. Cultural imposition involves forcing one's cultural practices on others, which is different from the process of assimilation
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Changing the subject to focus on medication compliance might ignore the client's cultural beliefs and could undermine trust. It is important to address both cultural beliefs and medical treatment.
B. Accepting that cultural beliefs can change is not as relevant as understanding and respecting the client's current beliefs while guiding them towards effective treatment.
C. Explaining that foods cannot cure mental health disorders may come across as dismissive of the client's beliefs. It is more effective to acknowledge the client's beliefs while providing appropriate guidance.
D. Arranging for the client to speak with a dietitian is a culturally sensitive approach that respects the client's beliefs and provides an opportunity to discuss the role of diet in a way that complements medical treatment. This approach integrates cultural respect with professional guidance.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Appendicitis is a common condition and does not inherently increase the risk of fatal abuse.
B. A fractured humerus may be concerning but is not as high-risk for fatal abuse as younger children with significant disabilities.
C. A child with cerebral palsy, especially at a young age, is at higher risk of fatal abuse due to increased dependency and vulnerability.
D. Varicella (chickenpox) is a contagious disease but does not significantly increase the risk of fatal abuse.