The nurse is preparing an educational program for the staff on cultural considerations. The nurse includes the following definition: "The adoption and incorporation of characteristics, customs, and values of the dominant culture by those new to that culture." Which term should the nursing staff understand this definition is being referred to?

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Assimilation refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt and incorporate the customs, values, and standards of the dominant or mainstream culture. This definition aligns with the description given in the question.

The Nurse Is Preparing an Educational Program for the Staff