Prior to caring for a Native American patient, the nurse reviews the diseases that are more prevalent in this culture. What is the nurse taking into consideration when caring for this patient?
A. Biological variation
B. Environmental control
C. Social organization pattern
D. Component of heritage consistency
Answer: A
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