Vulnerable populations are those most likely to develop health problems and experience poorer outcomes because of limited access to care and a wide variety of other stressors. Therefore, when caring for a patient from a vulnerable group,
it is most important for the nurse to focus on:
a. Methods to connect the patient with a social worker
b. Family members and their interactions in planning care
c. Identifying the patient's difficulties and risks
d. Identifying the patient's strengths and resources
Question 2
At a clinical post conference, a nursing student states, I had a Chinese patient today and while I understand some of her cultural practices,
she needs to understand that she is in the United States now and should follow our practices because we use scientific evidence. Which cultural barrier is the student demonstrating?
a. Racism
b. Archetyping
c. Ethnocentrism
d. Stereotyping