When assessing the patient's culture the nurse explores what factors? (Select all that apply.)
1.
Values
2.
Customs
3.
Communication
4.
Behavior
5.
Disease history
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4
Values, customs, communication patterns, and behavior are components of the patient's culture.
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