The Nurse Is Admitting a 15-Year-Old Girl of Asian Descent

The nurse is admitting a 15-year-old girl of Asian descent for abdominal pain lasting 3 days. The accompanying parent reports that the patient is exhibiting intense pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. The nurse notes that the patient places her pain level at 3 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which conclusion does the nurse draw regarding the discrepancy in the level of pain?

A) The patient's response may be related to cultural expectations.
B) The patient is angry that the parent insisted on seeking medical treatment.
C) The parent's fear of serious illness is causing an exaggeration of symptoms.
D) The parent wants to make sure the daughter gets immediate medical care.