The nurse is caring for a post-operative Asian patient who speaks minimal English. The nurse notes the patient has not requested medication for pain. Considering the patient's culture, the nurse would:
A) Understand that, culturally, Asians often do not take medicine.
B) Understand that, culturally, Asians may see pain as weakness.
C) Understand that the patient is not in pain.
D) Understand that the patient is being difficult.
Ans: B
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