The nurse, applying culture care diversity theory, is implementing the concept of repatterning and restructuring. This means the nurse is:
a. accepting and complying with the client's cultural beliefs.
b. adapting his beliefs and values to the client's beliefs.
c. planning and negotiating to accommodate to the client's food preferences and religious practices.
d. becoming knowledgeable enough about the client's culture to adjust nursing care as needed.
ANS: D
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