A client from a culture different from the nurse's has just been admitted to a unit. The unit is busy, and the nurse has limited time to complete the nursing admission assessment. The best way for the nurse to show cultural sensitivity is to:
A)
Pick a time when the family is present and can help with the admission assessment questions.
B)
Thoroughly explain the reason for asking many questions before beginning the assessment.
C)
Break the assessment into shorter intervals, and discuss general topics first.
D)
Wait until there is adequate time to complete the assessment.
C
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