The family of a 95-year-old patient of the Chinese culture is planning on caring for the patient in the home. How can the nurse best meet the patient's needs?
1. Discussing how other families have approached this problem
2. Explaining to the family that resources are available to help the patient
3. Exploring the resources the family has to meet the patient's needs in its home
4. Insisting that the family reconsider its decision and look at other care options
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Rationale: Comparing the family to other families of different cultural backgrounds does not recognize the cultural aspects of this patient and the family.
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