The nurse is assessing an elderly Hispanic woman who is being treated for hypertension. During
the assessment, what is important for the nurse to remember about cultural aspects?
a. The patient should be discouraged from using folk remedies and rituals.
b. The nurse will expect the patient to value protective bracelets and "root workers"
as healers.
c. The nurse will remember that the balance among body, mind, and environment is
important for this patient's health beliefs.
d. The nurse's assessment needs to include gathering information regarding religious
practices and beliefs regarding medication, treatment, and healing.