The nurse is assessing common foods and food rituals as part of the nutritional cultural assessment. Which questions will the nurse ask the patient? Select all that apply
1) "What specific foods do you eat?"
2) "Do you have any specific preparation practices when it comes to meals?"
3) "Do you participate in any specific food rituals?"
4) "Do you have any food intolerances that run in your family?"
5) "Do you have any nutritional deficiencies that run in your family?"
ANS: 1, 2, 3
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