You are the nurse doing a cultural nursing assessment on a newly admitted patient of Arabic descent. What would you include in your assessment? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Families
B) Subgroups
C) Cultural beliefs
D) Community involvement
E) Groups
Ans: A, C, E
Feedback: Cultural nursing assessment refers to a systematic appraisal or examination of individuals, families, groups, and communities in terms of their cultural beliefs, values, and practices.
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