A nurse plans discharge for an older woman from China who is living with her son. Which of the following should be included in this plan to indicate that the nurse understands cultural influences?
A) Include all family members in discharge planning.
B) Ensure that the discharge plan does not include any technologic aspects.
C) Review the discharge plans with the client and her son.
D) Speak only with the client.
Ans: C
In the Chinese culture, each family has a recognized male head who has great authority and assumes all major responsibilities. Avoidance of technology is not part of this culture.
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