A nurse plans care that includes a patient's health-care beliefs because
1. The patient otherwise could accuse the nurse of stereotyping.
2. Not doing so could result in a patient's discrimination claim.
3. It could determine whether a patient rejects treatment.
4. It results in more expedient and cost-effective care.
ANS: 3
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