The nurse is caring for a postpartal client of Hmong descent who immigrated to the United States 5 years ago. The client asks for the regular hospital menu because American food tastes best. The nurse assesses this response to be related to which of the following cultural concepts?

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Acculturation refers to the process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group, especially when living in close contact with that group. In this case, the Hmong client expressing a preference for American food, having immigrated to the United States 5 years ago, suggests they have begun to adopt American cultural traits, which is indicative of acculturation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Postpartal Client of Hmong