An older patient is refusing a prescribed course of treatment because it goes against religious principles. The nurse realizes that religion plays what role within ethnocultural heritage? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Provides a system of practices
2. Provides a meaningful philosophy
3. Gives the patient a frame of reference
4. Conducive to spiritual harmony and health
5. Increases morbidity and mortality of older patients
1,2,3,4
Rationale: A component of a person's heritage is religion, which provides a system of practices.
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