The nurse in the community health clinic has noticed that many Latin Canadian and Aboriginal clients arrive as much as one or two hours late for their appointments.What cultural interpretation would explain this pattern?

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Both Latin Canadian and Aboriginal cultures place a present orientation to time over punctuality. Time is seen as flexible and events unfolding in their own natural rhythm, rather than a strict schedule to be adhered to. It is important to understand and respect cultural differences in perceptions of time in order to effectively provide health care services.

The Nurse in the Community Health Clinic Has Noticed That