An elderly patient tells the charge nurse that she wants another nurse to take care of her.When the charge nurse questions the patient,she states,"I don't want a man taking care of me." Which cultural barrier is this patient exhibiting?

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This patient is exhibiting sexism; she is objecting to the nurse merely because of his sex.Although we tend to think of sexism in a negative light,this woman may merely be reflecting a cultural attitude.The patient is in no position to actually discriminate against the nurse,in terms of employment,and so on.Therefore,her preferences should be respected.Ethnocentrism occurs when a person is positively biased toward her own culture.Racism is a form of prejudice and discrimination based on race.Chauvinism occurs when a person assumes that he is superior.

An Elderly Patient Tells the Charge Nurse That She Wants