The oncology nurse is working with patients from many cultural backgrounds. When assessing pain, the nurse should recall that members of which cultural group are more likely to remain quiet when experiencing severe pain?
1. Hispanic
2. Asian
3. Italian
4. Jewish
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Rationale 1: Individuals from Hispanic cultures are not less likely to express severe pain.
Rationale 2: Individuals from Asian cultures are more likely to remain quiet when experiencing pain.
Rationale 3: Individuals from Italian cultures are not less likely to express severe pain.
Rationale 4: Individuals from Jewish cultures are not less likely to express severe pain.
Global Rationale:
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