Culture varies from patient to patient. Why is it important that the nurse understand and accept each person as an individual?
a. To develop a plan of care
b. To provide holistic care
c. To identify differences
d. To support each patient
ANS: B
Accepting each person as an individual is the first step in providing holistic care.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word