The Nurse Studying Diversity Learns That the Biggest Problem with Defining

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse studying diversity learns that the biggest problem with defining groups of people by racial labels is that

• A)not everyone self-identifies as a member of a certain race.
• B)races have been arbitrarily determined and are imprecise.
• C)some people may see themselves as being multiracial.
• D)the government cannot decide on permanent racial groups.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The regulation of internal conditions within an organism to maintain a stable, constant environment despite external changes.

Biological System

An organized group of organs and structures that work together to perform a specific function or task in a living organism, such as the nervous system or respiratory system.

Optimal Level

The most favorable point, degree, or amount of something for a particular situation or condition, resulting in the best possible outcome.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A region in the brain, located in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.