The mother of a toddler with asthma seeks support from the parents of other children with asthma. The nurse recognizes that seeking and utilizing support systems is an example of which human dimension?
A) Sociocultural dimension
B) Physical dimension
C) Environmental dimension
D) Intellectual and spiritual dimension
Ans: A
Communicating with others and the use of support systems relate to the sociocultural dimension. An individual's relationship with others, being connected to a community, and feeling accepted and loved by others are also related to the sociocultural dimension.
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