A nurse experiences some difficulty in advocating for changes for a healthier lifestyle with a group of Aboriginal clients. The nurse's role according to Parse's theory includes:

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Parse's theory emphasizes that clients have the freedom to choose their personal meaning of illness and the nurse's role is to understand and respect their choices. In this scenario, the nurse may need to explore the clients' cultural beliefs and practices to determine how to approach advocating for healthy lifestyle changes in a way that is respectful and culturally sensitive. Option B is incorrect because it is culturally insensitive to dismiss the role of traditional healers in Indigenous cultures. Option C is incorrect because the nurse is not an authority figure but rather a partner in the client's healthcare journey. Option D is incorrect because cultural values can play a significant role in health and illness.

A Nurse Experiences Some Difficulty in Advocating for Changes for a Healthier