The Nurse Is Preparing a Plan of Care for an African-American

The nurse is preparing a plan of care for an African-American patient who has had a change of bowel habits from being constipated and having only two firm stools weekly to having three or more loose stools daily. Which comment is related to cultural variation for health information?

A) The individual states, "I will need to discuss health care options with my grandmother."
B) The eldest male member of the family will make all health care decisions.
C) The patient has high respect for the nurse and nods approvingly, although she has no intention of complying with instructions or plan of care.
D) The individual speaks very quietly and gently reaches to hold the nurse's hand for support.

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