Which of the Following Statements Is True About Gerontological Nursing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about gerontological nursing for patients of different races and ethnic backgrounds?

A) The fact that a nurse is white has no bearing on the nurse's ability to care for patients who are members of a minority group.
B) An encyclopedic accumulation of details of a particular culture is the best preparation for caring for persons from that culture.
C) A nurse who works in Toronto does not need to be as concerned about sensitivity to multiple cultures as a nurse who works in Vancouver.
D) Facial expressions, body language, posture, and touch are important elements of communication between a nurse and a patient from different ethnicities.