While conducting a health history, a patient demonstrates ...

[09madisonrousseau09]

While conducting a health history, a patient demonstrates characteristics of ethnocentrism. What behaviors did the nurse observe in the patient? Select all that apply:
 
  1. Superiority with ethnic group
  2. Concern with race
  3. Fear of strangers
  4. Morbid fear of strangers
  5. Ethnic pride

Question 2

A patient tells the healthcare provider that a foot injury occurred while participating in Oktoberfest as a dancer. The patient is explaining which aspect of heritage consistency?
 
  1. Culture
  2. Ethnicity
  3. Religion
  4. Assimilation

[manuelcastillo]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 5
Explanation: 1. One characteristic of ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own ethnic group is superior.
2. One characteristic of ethnocentrism is an overriding concern with race.
3. A fear of strangers is a characteristic of a xenophobe.
4. A morbid fear of strangers is a characteristic of xenophobia.
5. Ethnic pride is a characteristic of ethnicity.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 1. Culture is a complex whole in which each part is related to every other part. The patient's participation in Oktoberfest may or may not be an expression of the patient's culture.
2. Ethnicity is indicative of specific characteristics, including music and food preferences.
3. Religion is the belief in a divine or superhuman power that is obeyed and worshipped as a ruler of the universe and contributes to the development of ethnicity. However, the patient's participation in Oktoberfest may or may not be an expression of the patient's religion.
4. Assimilation is the process by which an individual develops a new cultural identity. The patient's participation in Oktoberfest is not an example of assimilation.

[09madisonrousseau09]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kjohnson]

Great answer, keep it coming