As the nurse examines an older Asian patient, the nurse notes a number of red circles on the patient's back. The best response to this situation is to:
1. call family services and place the patient in their care.
2. recognize this method of treating illness in the Asian community as a process termed coining.
3. tell the attending physician that you suspect elder abuse.
4. report the situation to the shift supervisor.
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Asians use strong colors to help cope with illness.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1237
OBJ: 3 TOP: Cultural Beliefs
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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