To provide competent care to an Asian-American family, the nurse should include which of the following questions during the assessment interview?
a. "Do you prefer hot or cold beverages?"
b. "Do you want milk to drink?"
c. "Do you want music playing while you are in labor?"
d. "Do you have a name selected for the baby?"
ANS: A
Asian-Americans often prefer warm beverages. Milk usually is excluded from the diet of this population. Asian-American women typically labor in a quiet atmosphere. Delaying naming the child is common for Asian-American families.
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