The nurse learns that a patient from a different culture does not know the names of the people who are candidates running in the next general election. What assumption can be made about this assessment finding?
A. The patient is heritage consistent.
B. The patient cannot read.
C. The patient is hard of hearing.
D. The patient does not have a high school education.
Answer: A
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When children are in an uncomplicated preoperative situation, the need for heavy sedation decreases then
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