The nurse educator is teaching a group of students how biocultural ecology can affect nursing care. Which student statement indicates understanding of the information presented?
1) "It is important to be aware of skin color variations when conducting an assessment of a patient who is from another culture."
2) "It is important to be aware of potential communication issues when conducting an assessment of a patient who is from another culture."
3) "It is important to know whether there are any issues related to eye contact when caring for someone of a different culture."
4) "It is important to know who makes the healthcare decisions when providing care for someone of a different culture."
ANS: 1
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