The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Mexican American Patient

The nurse is providing care to a Mexican American patient after an appendectomy. Which should the nurse expect based on the patient's culture regarding pain? Select all that apply.

A) The patient may feel obligated to endure pain in the performance of daily activities.
B) The patient may believe that pain is a consequence of immoral behavior.
C) The patient may believe that methods used to relieve pain maintain balance.
D) The patient may believe that denial of pain may delay treatment.
E) The patient may believe that the use of medication represents weakness.