Despite the Presence of a Large Number of Elderly Residents

question 23

Multiple Choice

Despite the presence of a large number of elderly residents of Asian heritage, a long-term care facility has not integrated the Asian concepts of hot and cold into meal planning. Which of the following should the nurses at the facility recognize this as an example of?

• A) Cultural blindness
• B) Stereotyping
• C) Cultural assimilation
• D) Cultural imposition

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