The nurse assesses a client from a non-English-speaking culture.Why should the nurse avoid using the term minority when asking this client about ethnicity and race?

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The term "minority" suggests inferiority and can be offensive to individuals from non-English-speaking cultures. It is important for the nurse to use culturally sensitive language to avoid causing any unintended harm or offense to the client.

The Nurse Assesses a Client from a Non-English-Speaking Culture