The nurse observes an adult patient of Middle Eastern descent diagnosed with bipolar disorder attempting to bathe himself using only his left hand
Which of the following does the nurse assume is the most likely reason for the patient's behaviour? a. A cultural preference
b. A personal idiosyncrasy
c. His psychiatric diagnosis
d. A need for personal control
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A Among Hindus and Muslims, the left hand is used for cleaning, whereas the right hand is used for eating and praying.
B Bathing with the left hand is a cultural preference in this instance, not a personal idiosyncrasy.
C Bathing with the left hand is a cultural preference in this instance, not related to a psychiatric diagnosis.
D Bathing with the left hand is a cultural preference in this instance, not a need for personal control.
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