An Asian Client Enters a Community Health Setting

question 11

Multiple Choice

An Asian client enters a community health setting. Based on cultural norms, the nurse might anticipate that the client will:

• A) be very verbal and demonstrative about symptoms.
• B) have an increased risk for having poor nutrition.
• C) be noncompliant with the plan of care.
• D) have attempted self-diagnosis and self-treatment.

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