A nurse should recognize that clients who have a history of missed or late medical appointments are most likely to come from which cultural group?
A. Northern European Americans
B. Asian Americans
C. Native Americans
D. Jewish Americans
ANS: C
The nurse should recognize that Native American clients might have a history of missed or late medical appointments. Many Native Americans are not ruled by the clock. The concept of time is casual and focused on the present.
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