A Client Comes into the Clinic and Reports Visiting an Acupuncturist

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client comes into the clinic and reports visiting an acupuncturist for pain. The nurse suggests taking pain medication instead. Which of the following best describes the action taken by the nurse?

• A) Cultural conflict
• B) Cultural blindness
• C) Cultural relativism
• D) Cultural imposition

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Definitions:

Stereotype

Oversimplified, generalized beliefs about a group of people that often do not consider individual differences.

Expectation

The belief or anticipation that something will happen or is likely to happen, influencing perceptions and behaviors.

Group of People

A collection of individuals who are together either by choice or accidentally, sharing or engaging in common activities or goals.

Negative Attitude

A pattern of thinking where individuals expect the worst and see the downside in situations.