In order to collect accurate data for a cultural assessment, the nurse would ask the client what questions in order to determine cultural factors that might be at play relating to the client's psychosocial environment? Standard Text: Select
all that apply. 1. What is the client's language preference
2. Is there a name or category used by the client to identify the condition?
3. What role does religion play in the individual's life
4. What kind of support system does the client have
5. Educational status
3,4,5
Rationale 1: This is an element of the cultural identity of the client
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