An Indigenous client is admitted to the hospital following a motor vehicle accident. The nurse was checking his immunisation status, when he stated that he had not accessed any health services for several years. This happened because:

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Indigenous people often experience cultural risks when accessing health services, including language barriers, discrimination, and a lack of understanding of cultural beliefs and practices by healthcare providers. These experiences can make Indigenous people hesitant to seek medical care, leading to gaps in their health care and missed opportunities for preventive care. It is important for health care providers to acknowledge these risks and work to establish trust and culturally safe care for Indigenous clients. Options A and B are incorrect as they perpetuate harmful stereotypes and do not reflect the realities of Indigenous health care experiences. Option D is also incorrect, as Indigenous people generally have poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous people in developed countries such as Australia and Canada.

An Indigenous Client Is Admitted to the Hospital Following a Motor