To provide competent care to an Asian-American family, the nurse should include the following question during the assessment interview:
1. "Do you prefer hot or cold beverages?"
2. "Do you want some milk to drink?"
3. "Do you want music playing while you are in labor?"
4. "Do you have a name selected for the baby?"
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1. Correct. The Asian-American population often prefers warm beverages.
2. Incorrect. Milk is usually excluded from the diet for this population.
3. Incorrect. This population typically labors in quiet.
4. Incorrect. It is not uncommon for this population to delay naming the child.
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