When Assessing What Influences a Patient's Health Beliefs and Practices,a

question 30

Multiple Choice

When assessing what influences a patient's health beliefs and practices,a nurse should consider both internal and external variables.Which is an example of an external variable?

• A) Intellectual background
• B) Emotional factors
• C) Spiritual factors
• D) Family practices

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Definitions:

Ethical Business Conduct

Refers to practices within an organization that involve maintaining fairness, transparency, and integrity in all operations.

Economic Recovery

A period of increasing business activity signaling the end of a recession or economic downturn.

Norms of Behavior

Norms of behavior refer to the standard or typical patterns of behavior that are considered acceptable and appropriate within a society or group.

Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices of a group of people that shape their behavior and perception of the world.