A nurse is interviewing a newly admitted patient. Which question would be considered culturally sensitive?
a. do you think you will be able to eat the food we have here?
b. Do you understand that we can't prepare special meals?
c. What types of food do you eat for meals?
d. Why cant you just eat our food while you are here?
Ans: c. What types of food do you eat for meals?
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