Knowledge of the culture(s) represented by the patient should be used to:
a. form a sense of the patient.
b. help make the interview questions more pertinent.
c. form stereotypical categories.
d. draw conclusions regarding individual patient needs.
B
The purpose of understanding the patient's culture(s) is to help the provider construct pertinent questions and avoid stereotyping.
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