A 26-year-old man of Mexican heritage is admitted for observation after sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident.When assessing this patient,the nurse must consider that he may possess which view of pain? He may:

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In general,patients of Mexican heritage may endure pain longer and report it less frequently than will some other patients.Patients of Japanese heritage may have taboos against narcotic use to relieve pain.Patients of Puerto Rican heritage may use herbal teas,heat application,and prayers to manage pain.Remember that all of these are archetypes,and are not necessarily true for all members of a cultural group.

A 26-Year-Old Man of Mexican Heritage Is Admitted for Observation