Which of the following is the best way for a nurse to determine a client's ethnicity?
a. Analyzing the client's actions and communication patterns
b. Closely observing behaviors and customs
c. Discussing with anthropologists how to recognize the various ethnic groups
d. Querying "How do you identify yourself?"
ANS: D
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