The nurse at an elementary school is performing T B screenings on all of the students. Permission slips were returned for all but the children of one family. When the nurse phones to obtain permission, the parent states in clearly understandable English that permission cannot be given because the grandmother is out of town for 2 more weeks. Which cultural element is contributing to the dilemma that faces the nurse?

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The presence and influence of the extended family is the cultural element contributing to the dilemma, as the parent is waiting for the grandmother's return before making a decision about the TB screenings.

The Nurse at an Elementary School Is Performing T B