An older Mexican-American woman with traditional beliefs has been admitted to an inpatient care unit. When admitting this patient, what would a culturally sensitive nurse do?
A) Contact the hospital administrator about the best course of action.
B) Arrange for a shaman for her, because requesting one herself is not culturally appropriate.
C) Further assess the patient's cultural beliefs and offer the patient assistance in contacting a curandero or priest if she desires.
D) Ask the family what they would like to do because Mexican-Americans traditionally give control of decision making to their families.
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