The nurse at the school-based neighborhood health clinic was very aware that, because of the nearby military base, there were many different nationalities of children at the school,
including some who did not speak English. What is important for the nurse to do?
A. Recognize that certain ethnic groups may have different expectations of appropriate behaviors by their child.
B. Share with the families research findings regarding appropriate childhood and effective parenting behavior.
C. Teach the mother how to make the major health care decisions for the family.
D. Help the families adapt to the United States; use teaching materials that demonstrate American beliefs and values.
ANS: A
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