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codyclark

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The codes of ethics of practical/vocational nursing organizations include the expectation that nurses will
 
  a. attempt to educate individuals of diverse cultures in the American way.
  b. provide care regardless of race, creed, or cultural background.
  c. utilize stereotypes in selecting best nursing care practices.
  d. ignore cultural uniqueness and provide the same care to all patients.

Question 2

A behavior to avoid when interacting with a person of a different culture is
 
  a. diversity.
  b. acculturation.
  c. stereotyping.
  d. behavior based on unbiased attitudes.



JYan

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Provision of care regardless of race, creed, or cultural background is found in the code of ethics. The other options are not part of the code.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Stereotyping, which is making inaccurate generalizations about all members of a specific group without exception, is to be avoided. Stereotypes ignore individual differences.



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