The nurse is caring for a postoperative Asian client who speaks minimal English. The nurse notes the client has not requested medication for pain. Considering the client's culture, the nurse would:
A) understand that, culturally, Asians often do not take medicine.
B) understand that, culturally, Asians may see pain as weakness.
C) understand that the client is not in pain.
D) understand that the client is being difficult.
Ans: B
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Some cultural beliefs, for example, discourage admitting feeling pain, as it may be thought of as a sign of weakness. A patient experiencing pain may hesitate to ask for pain medication so as not to break the cultural norm.
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