Despite the presence of a large number of elderly residents of Asian heritage, a long-term care facility has not integrated the Asian concepts of hot and cold into meal planning. Which of the following should the nurses at the facility recognize this as an example of?

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Cultural blindness refers to the lack of awareness or recognition of cultural differences, resulting in the assumption that everyone shares the same cultural beliefs and values. In this scenario, the long-term care facility is not taking into account the Asian concepts of hot and cold in meal planning, indicating a disregard for the residents' cultural practices and preferences.

Despite the Presence of a Large Number of Elderly Residents