Which action would the nurse take when assessing the impact of religion, culture, and ethnicity on a patient's illness?
A. Recognize that religious preferences may differ between members of an ethnic group.
B. Recognize that all members of an ethnic group will follow the same dietary practices.
C. Recognize that certain ethnic groups practice the same religion.
D. Recognize that certain ethnic groups always practice the same cultural rituals.
Answer: A
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