A Mexican American woman comes to the office for a visit. She is found to be 30 weeks pregnant. Which of the following conclusions can the nurse draw from this finding?
a. The woman does not value prenatal care.
b. Client education may require a different approach because of dissimilar cultural beliefs.
c. This culture does not believe in traditional medicine.
d. Signs of pregnancy were not recognized by the woman.
Ans: b. Client education may require a different approach because of dissimilar cultural beliefs.
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