A health home care nurse has made contact with a new client. The nurse should be aware that which of the following variables will have the most influence on care planning?
A) The client's socioeconomic status
B) The client's health beliefs
C) The client's communication patterns
D) The client's religious practices
Ans: B
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Each of the listed variables is relevant. However, a client's health beliefs have the most profound effect on the care planning process.
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