Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Gerontological

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement 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 minority patients or patients of color.
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 Illinois does not need to be as concerned about sensitivity to multiple cultures as the nurse who works in California.
D) Facial expressions, body language, posture, and touch are important elements of communication between a nurse and a patient from a different ethnicity.