The nurse knows that in this culture the older adult is respected and makes the decisions
a. Asian c. Native American
b. Hindu d. African American
A
In the Asian ethnic group, older family members are honored and respected, and their authority is unquestioned. The oldest man is the decision maker and spokesman. Native Americans have strong tries to family and tribe. African Americans and Hindus do not have any specific practices related to the importance of older family members.
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