The nurse sees clients in a community clinic that is in a predominately White neighborhood. After performing assessments on many of the clients visiting the clinic, the nurse notes that many of the minority groups living within the neighborhood have lost the cultural characteristics that made them different. What is the term for this process?

Culture shock

Cultural assimilation

Ethnocentrism

Cultural imposition

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Culture shock refers to the feelings of confusion and disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture, not the loss of cultural characteristics.

B. Cultural assimilation occurs when individuals from minority groups adopt the cultural traits of the dominant group, often leading to the loss of their original cultural characteristics.

C. Ethnocentrism involves judging other cultures by one's own cultural standards, not the process of losing cultural characteristics.

D. Cultural imposition involves forcing one's cultural practices on others, which is different from the process of assimilation.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The presence of a gun in the home is associated with a higher risk of severe injury or death in cases of domestic violence.

B. While trying to leave can be risky, it does not directly indicate a higher risk of mortality compared to other factors.

C. Repeated hospitalizations indicate ongoing abuse but are not as directly related to immediate risk of mortality as the presence of a gun.

D. Having a plan could indicate awareness and preparation, which may not directly correlate with immediate risk of mortality.

A. An expression of anger B. A plea for help C. Fear of making decisions D. An explosive episode

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. An expression of anger is appropriate because the statement reflects feelings of unfairness and blaming the deceased for the situation, which is characteristic of anger in the grieving process.

B. A plea for help is not as evident in the statement, which focuses more on the unfairness of the situation rather than directly seeking assistance.

C. Fear of making decisions is not directly related to the emotional expression in this context.

D. An explosive episode implies a sudden and intense reaction, but the statement is more reflective of anger and grief rather than an uncontrolled outburst.

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Correct Answer is A

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A young woman has just learned of the accidental death of her husband. She begins to cry and states, "It's not fair! How could he do this to me?" This remark is assessed as which of the following?

Correct Answer is A

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