The laboring client the nurse is caring for speaks English well, and has identified her race as Asian. She has requested only warm water to drink, and has refused ice chips and cold liquids throughout the labor
The nurse understands that this is most likely related to: A. The client's belief in the role of hot and cold in health.
B. The fact that the client has not yet become thirsty.
C. A desire to have complete control of the environment.
D. Folklore concerning the desired sex of the unborn child.
A
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