The nurse is determining how a patient is going to respond to prescribed medical treatment for an illness. What factors will influence the patient's response? Select all that apply
1. Religion
2. Ethnicity
3. Culture
4. Family structure
1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Religion is woven into the fabric of each person's response to treatment and HEALING.
2. Ethnicity is woven into the fabric of each person's response to treatment and HEALING.
3. Culture is woven into the fabric of each person's response to treatment and HEALING.
4. Family structure is considered a factor that influences a person's response to treatment and healing.
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