Nurses with an Understanding of Cultural Differences Regarding Likely Reactions

question 14

Multiple Choice

Nurses with an understanding of cultural differences regarding likely reactions to pain may be better able to help patients. Nurses should know that _____ women may be stoic until late in labor, when they may become vocal and request pain relief.

• A) Chinese
• B) Arab or Middle Eastern
• C) Hispanic
• D) African-American

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