What is the primary rationale for the assessment of patients' personal values?
1. Patients' values should be congruent with nurses' values.
2. Health behaviors are strongly influenced by personal values.
3. Personal values regarding health are universal across all cultures.
4. Personal values form the scientific rationale for health behaviors.
Answer: 2
Explanation: Personal values are shaped by culture. Perceptions of health, disease, prevention, and treatment may vary among different cultural groups. Acknowledging divergent values can be a significant first step toward improving one's cultural competence and sensitivity to differences. Health behaviors are determined by a number of factors. The patient's values do not have to be congruent with the nurse's values. Health values vary across cultures.
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