A Latino American man refuses to acknowledge responsibility for hitting his wife, stating instead, "It's the man's job to keep his wife in line." Which cultural belief may be associated with this client's behavior?
A. Traditional Latino American families are male dominated with clear male–female role distinctions.
B. Religious tenets of Latino American culture support the use of violence within a marriage.
C. Latino American families are female dominated and the mother possesses ultimate authority.
D. Marriage dynamics are controlled by dominant females in Latin American families.
ANS: A
Traditional Latino American families are male dominated with clear male–female role distinctions and may impact the client's perception about whether or not striking his wife is physical abuse. The nurse should also recognize that cultural beliefs do no exempt one from adhering to state and federal laws with regard to assault and battery.
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