A nurse is assessing a client's cultural background. What is part of this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Communication patterns
b. Orientation to time
c. Organizational skills
d. Social organization
e. Work ethic
f. Biological variations
ANS: A, B, D, F
These are the components that need to be assessed. Organizational skills and work ethic are more related to personality type than to culture.
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