The nurse is scheduling a follow-up appointment for a client who recently immigrated from Nicaragua. The client agrees to a 9 AM appointment on the following Wednesday. Which action should the nurse anticipate that this client will do on the following Wednesday?

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In many cultures, including some Latin American cultures, time is viewed more flexibly than in the United States or other Western countries. This cultural perspective is known as "polychronic time orientation," where punctuality may not be as strictly adhered to, and arriving late for appointments can be a common occurrence. Therefore, the nurse should anticipate that the client might arrive late for the appointment.

The Nurse Is Scheduling a Follow-Up Appointment for a Client