Asked by Jessil Plenos on May 20, 2024
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A student nurse is caring for a patient of Mexican descent.In an attempt to become culturally aware,the student should consciously think about which of the following?
A) What people of Mexican descent believe
B) The relationship between culture and ethnicity
C) The fact that the patient belongs to an isolated social group
D) Where the person is in the intersections of socially constructed categories
Cultural Awareness
The understanding and sensitivity towards the cultural differences and similarities within and between societies.
Mexican Descent
Refers to individuals and communities that trace their lineage, culture, or ancestry back to Mexico.
Socially Constructed Categories
Groups or classifications created by cultural and societal norms rather than by biological or natural distinctions.
- Understand the connection between culture, ethnicity, and patient care, and the necessity of being aware of varying beliefs and practices.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the connection between culture, ethnicity, and patient care, and the necessity of being aware of varying beliefs and practices.
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