Which statements about emotions and their expression can provide a basis for providing care to culturally diverse patients? (Select all that apply.)
a. In some cultural groups, people do not display emotions openly in public.
b. Emotions are universal, but cues to those emotions vary.
c. Culture provides guidelines for approved ways of responding to pain.
d. Silence has various culturally determined meanings.
ANS: A, B, C, D
Each of the statements is correct and should be considered when planning care for patients of the majority culture and for culturally diverse patients.
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