The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner provides well child care for a
community of immigrant children from Central America. The pediatric nurse practitioner is surprised to learn that some of the families are Jewish and not Catholic. This response is an example of cultural

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The pediatric nurse practitioner's surprise at learning about the Jewish families suggests an essentialist perspective, which assumes that certain cultural groups have fixed, inherent characteristics that are shared by all members of the group. This response may be based on stereotypes or limited exposure to diverse cultures. Collectivism and individualism refer to cultural values related to social relationships and emphasizing either group harmony or individual autonomy, respectively. Constructivism refers to the understanding that cultural norms and practices are constructed by individuals and may vary within and between cultural groups.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Provides Well Child Care