Which of the following is a characteristic of nursing practiced from early civilization to the 16th century?
A) Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes.
B) The physician was the priest who treated disease with prayer.
C) The nurse was a nun committed to caring for the needy and homeless.
D) Nursing changed from a spiritual focus to an emphasis on knowledge expansion.
Question 2
A nurse caring for patients in a culturally diverse neighborhood knows that culture affects the nurse's interactions with patients. Which of the following is a characteristic of culture? Select all that apply.
A) Culture guides what is acceptable behavior for people in a specific group.
B) Modeling behavior is the primary means of transmitting culture.
C) Culture is generally not affected by the group's social and physical environment.
D) Cultural practices and beliefs mainly remain constant as long as they satisfy a group's needs.
E) Culture influences the way people of a group view themselves, have expectations, and behave.
F) Because of individual influences, there are differences both within and among cultures.
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