The Nurse Is Assessing an Older Person from a Culture

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing an older person from a culture different from the nurse's by asking questions from the Explanatory Model for Culturally Sensitive Assessment.In keeping with this model, which question should the nurse ask?

• A)"How can we negotiate to solve the problem?"
• B)"What treatment can improve your condition?"
• C)"Should we try my plan first to see if it helps?"
• D)"Can we discuss differences in our plans now?"

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