When caring for patients from other cultures, the nursing assistant should
A. assume that all patients should be treated the same.
B. never make exceptions because of culture or ethnicity.
C. recognize that cultural beliefs are easily changed during illness.
D. be willing to modify care in keeping with the patient's culture.
Answer: D
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