The nurse is assessing a patient's nutritional intake as part of the cultural assessment. Which question is more appropriate for the nurse to include in this process?
1) "Do you have any specific food rituals?"
2) "Who prepares the meals in your home?"
3) "Do you take daily vitamins?"
4) "What type of reaction do you experience with your food allergy?"
ANS: 1
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