A nurse is giving a lecture about public policy and policy changes. A student asks about what impact culture has on public health policy. How should the nurse respond?
A. People have a right to their cultural identity and that should be prioritized over the public health policy.
B. A person's culture has little to do with health behaviors.
C. Policy makers should prioritize the health and well-being of the entire community, regardless of local cultural values.
D. Culture not only refers to ethnicity or race, but also to various communities and groups of people.
ANS: D
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