When caring for a 32-year-old Hispanic male who has become disabled, the rehabilitation team will set the priority of treatment goals based on the:
a. difficulty of the language barrier.
b. cultural significance of the disability.
c. depth of the patient's support system.
d. attitude toward rehabilitation.
B
Culture defines the significance of disease and disability. Although all of the options must be addressed, the significance of the disability has highest priority.
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