The nurse is conducting a heritage assessment with an older client and wants to understand the client's beliefs on expectations for healthcare. Which question is most appropriate during the assessment?
1. "What was your prior occupation?"
2. "Do you have an advanced directive?"
3. "Do you have a specific dietary practice?"
4. "Would you like to participate in your morning care?"
3. "Do you have a specific dietary practice?"
Explanation: 1. Asking a client about a prior occupation has no relation to a heritage assessment.
2. An advanced directive does not specifically address the client's cultural practices of death and dying. It is a legal document that is encouraged for all clients to have.
3. Asking the client about a specific dietary practice addresses the client's cultural and religious practices.
4. Assessing independence from a cultural perspective includes engaging in activities and staying active in their healthcare and living arrangements. The client should be encouraged to independently complete their morning cares and any other activity of daily living.
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