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natalie2426

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A nurse is caring for a patient who is of African-American heritage. The nurse assumes that the patient has the same values as the nurse's best friend who has a similar heritage. This is an example of
 
  a. ethnocentrism c. cultural assimilation
  b. racism d. stereotyping

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A patient is diagnosed with hemolytic anemia. The blood test used to diagnose this health problem is:
 
  a. red blood cell count c. complete blood count
  b. white blood cell count d. hemoglobin electro-phoresis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Stereotyping is an expectation that all people within the same racial, ethnic, or cultural group act alike and share the same beliefs and attitudes. Stereotyping results in labeling people according to cultural perceptions and therefore often ignores an individual's unique identity.

Answer to Question 2

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Hemoglobin electrophoresis refers to a laboratory test that uses an electromagnetic field and a cathode to identify various types of hemolytic anemia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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