The nurse is preparing to conduct an admission assessment on a client from a different culture. Which of the following is a characteristic of a culture?
a. Culture is inherited. c. Culture is shared.
b. Culture never changes. d. Culture is an individual experience.
ANS: C
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potential complications; and teaching P.M. about nutrition, how to deal with common discomforts of pregnancy, and activities of self-care. A psychological assessment is done to determine P.M.'s feelings and attitudes regarding her pregnancy. How do attitudes, beliefs, and feelings affect pregnancy?
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