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kshipps · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse observes that the families who do not show up for scheduled clinic appointments are usually from minority cultural groups. The best explanation for this is that these families often differ from the dominant culture because they:

a. lack education.
b. avoid health care.
c. are more forgetful.
d. view time differently.

Question 2

When minority groups immigrate to another country, a certain degree of cultural or ethnic blending occurs through the involuntary process of:

a. acculturation.
b. ethnocentrism.
c. culture shock.
d. cultural sensitivity.

jliusyl · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Each cultural group has different conceptions of time and waiting. The dominant culture in the United States has a fairly rigid view of time. Other cultures may be late or miss activities because other issues take precedence over the appointment. Education is not the issue. It is the concept of time in the cultural group. It is not done to avoid health care. The family usually believes that the appointment can be made for a later time. The family does not forget the time, but other issues take priority.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Acculturation is the gradual changes that are produced in a culture by the influence of another culture that cause one or both cultures to become more similar. The minority culture is forced to learn the majority culture to survive. Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's way of living and behaving is the best way. This includes the emotional attitude that the values, beliefs, and perceptions of one's ethnic group are superior to those of others. This would limit the blending. Culture shock is the helpless feeling and state of disorientation felt by an outsider attempting to adapt to a different culture group. This would limit the blending. Cultural sensitivity is an awareness of cultural similarities and differences. The nurse should develop the dynamics of cultural sensitivity to provide culturally competent care.