A patient exhibiting manifestations of depression hesitates to discuss the disorder or answer any assessment questions. Which question should the nurse ask to understand the patient's culture?
1. "Where do you live?"
2. "Where did you go to high school?"
3. "How many siblings do you have?"
4. "Would you please describe your family?"
4. "Would you please describe your family?"
Explanation:
Because the family is the primary vehicle for cultural transmission, the nurse should ask the patient to describe the family structure. Asking about residence, high school, and number of siblings will not provide adequate information about the patient's culture.
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