The Respiratory Therapist Should Be Aware of a Patient's Culture

The respiratory therapist should be aware of a patient's culture and religious beliefs for which of the following reasons?

A) To be able to engage in a meaningful conversation
B) To change any misguided notions the patient has that may impact his/her health
C) To explain to the patient how these beliefs will lead to discrimination and stereotyping
D) To better understand how the patient's beliefs may impact how the patient thinks and behaves