A patient from a non-English-speaking culture tells the nurse about spending time with friends in American clubs and shopping for clothes on the weekends.The nurse realizes this patient is experiencing which type of assimilation?

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Cultural assimilation involves adopting the cultural norms of a dominant or host culture, over one's original culture. In this case, engaging in typical American social activities and consumer habits indicates the patient is adopting American cultural norms.

A Patient from a Non-English-Speaking Culture Tells the Nurse About