Which of these terms refers to an integrated structure of knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, ideas, customs, languages, values, symbols, rituals, ceremonies, and practices that are unique to a particular group of people?
a. culture c. heritage
b. ethnicity d. race
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Culture encompasses the dynamic and integrated structures that are unique to a particular group of people: knowledge, beliefs, behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values, habits, customs, languages, symbols, rituals, ceremonies, and practices. These structures provide general guidelines for the people who belong to a particular culture.
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Using SOAP, write a sample documentation entry for this encounter
What will be an ideal response?
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1. Cervical concave, thoracic convex, and lumbar concave contours of the spine 2. Muscle strength of 3/5 bilaterally 3. Circumference of left upper arm larger than right upper arm 4. Lumbar and thoracic spine flexion 75 degrees 5. External rotation and abduction of left arm 90 degrees 6. Flexion of right knee 90 degrees