A home health care nurse is visiting a male African-American client who was recently discharged from the hospital. Which family member does the the nurse ensure is present when teaching the client about his prescribed medications?
A. The client's son
B. The client's father
C. The client's mother
D. The client's grandson
Answer: C. The client's mother
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