Asked by Ashley Chavez on May 30, 2024

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A nurse cares for a first-generation American whose family emigrated from Germany. Which worldview about the source of knowledge would this patient likely have?

A) Knowledge is acquired through use of affective or feeling senses.
B) Science is the foundation of knowledge and proves something exists.
C) Knowledge develops by striving for transcendence of the mind and body.
D) Knowledge evolves from an individual's relationship with a supreme being.

Worldview

The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world, encompassing beliefs, values, and attitudes.

Foundation of Knowledge

Refers to the basic principles and information upon which further learning and understanding are built.

American German

Refers to individuals or aspects of culture that blend American and German heritage, traditions, or influences.

  • Identify the influence of cultural viewpoints on perceptions and outcomes in healthcare.
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Kelvin Villatoro, bjqjhjejJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The European-American perspective of acquiring knowledge evolves from science. The distracters describe the beliefs of other cultural groups. See relationship to audience response question.