A nurse is assigned to care for an Asian American client. The nurse develops a plan of care with the understanding that based on this client's cultural background, the client most likely views illness as which of the following?
A) Caused by supernatural forces
B) A punishment for sins
C) Due to spirits or demons
D) From an imbalance of forces
D
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Asian Americans believe that illness is caused by an imbalance of forces, specifically yin and yang. Native Americans believe that illness is caused by supernatural forces, and African Americans may believe that illness is caused by spirits or demons.
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