A Student Nurse Asks, "Does Ethnocentrism Have Any Negative Consequences

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Multiple Choice

A student nurse asks, "Does ethnocentrism have any negative consequences?" The most accurate reply is based on the understanding that

• A) discrimination is the basis for ethnocentrism and prejudice.
• B) ethnocentrism may give rise to prejudice, which may result in discrimination.
• C) prejudice has no relationship to ethnocentrism and discrimination.
• D) ethnocentrism has only positive consequences associated with ethnic pride.

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