An Indigenous nurse working in a primary health care centre runs a regular clinic that provides health screening to mainly Aboriginal clients. The nurse wants to have a class on smoking cessation for interested adults of this group. In order to adjust to their time orientation, the nurse should:

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In Aboriginal cultures, time is often viewed as more fluid and less rigidly structured than in Western cultures. Therefore, beginning classes when a group of clients are gathered is the best choice as it is aligned with their time orientation and respects their cultural practices. It also allows for flexibility in scheduling and may increase attendance. Options A, B, and C may not align with the cultural practices and time orientation of Aboriginal clients and may not be effective in promoting attendance to the smoking cessation class.

An Indigenous Nurse Working in a Primary Health Care Centre