The Nurse Is Working with Clients from Different Cultural Backgrounds

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with clients from different cultural backgrounds than the nurse's own. Which of the following situations would illustrate prejudice on the nurse's part?

• A) Taking general knowledge from literature and applying it to the situation.
• B) Bringing previous negative information and experiences into the situation.
• C) Understanding that all culture members will have the same beliefs.
• D) Making an assumption that all members of each culture are alike.

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