A Navajo Native American is traveling across the country and becomes ill. He visits a hospital emergency room and appears very uncomfortable in the surroundings
The nurse knows that traditional Navajo Native Americans typically receive health care in: a. Homes
b. Small hospitals
c. Physicians' offices
d. Outpatient clinics
A
Many traditional Native Americans receive health care in their homes, community settings, or social places. The emergency room setting would be very uncomfortable for this client.
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A systematic approach that uses existing research for clinical decision processes is called ________________________________________
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