As a nurse is assisting a client and family from a different culture with the death and dying process, the first action the nurse must take is to:
A) understand the client's cultural beliefs.
B) progress through the stages of grief.
C) experience death in his own life.
D) have felt distress and anger.
Ans: A
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Nurses should gain knowledge of the specific cultural and religious beliefs of the clients they are serving. They should help their clients deal with loss in a manner that is congruent with their cultural and religious beliefs and practices.
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