A 42-Year-Old Patient of Asian Descent Is Being Seen at the Clinic

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 42-year-old patient of Asian descent is being seen at the clinic for an initial examination. Why is it important for the nurse to consider the basics of the patient's culture during the patient's health assessment?

• A) Identify the cause of his illness.
• B) Make accurate disease diagnoses.
• C) The U.S. is becoming increasingly diverse.
• D) Provide culturally relevant health care.

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