When teaching a group of older persons about cultural beliefs and death,the nurse indicates which of the following?

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Maintaining the integrity of rituals and mourning practices gives families a sense of acceptance of the patient's death and an inner peace.The nurse should be familiar with policies and procedures,but ethical decisions should be made with an understanding and appreciation of the patient's culture.The nurse must assess the terminally ill patient's and family's wishes for end-of-life care and develop a plan of care by integrating patient culture and spiritual beliefs.On the contrary,the nurse must assess the terminally ill patient's and family's wishes for end-of-life care and develop a plan of care that integrates patient culture and spiritual beliefs with nursing actions.

When Teaching a Group of Older Persons About Cultural Beliefs