During the nursing assessment of an adult client, the nurse finds the client's beliefs and actions related to common health practices to be "bizarre.". Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to take at this time?
A) Write a nursing diagnosis to address the "bizarre" beliefs and actions.
B) Repeat the assessment later in the day.
C) Inquire as to the culture with which the client identifies.
D) Communicate the findings to the health care team.
C
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