A nurse is speaking to the family of a 65-year-old Latino woman. To whom should the nurse address most of the conversation to keeping in mind cultural considerations?
a. 66-year-old husband
b. Entire family, in general
c. 42-year-old daughter (oldest child)
d. 40-year-old son (only son)
A
Many older Latino families recognize the older men in the family, the father or husband, as the decision makers.
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