Which is most influential when determining how an individual acts when he or she is ill?
A) Community health nurse
B) Ethnic culture
C) Individual who is sick
D) Primary care provider
Ans: B
How an individual acts when "ill" is determined by ethnic culture. Some cultures have specific norms for sick role behavior, whereas other cultures suggest that you continue to carry out your everyday role to the best of your abilities.
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