A nurse is working with a minority group that has a high incidence of cardiovascular disease,including hypertension and stroke.When participating in a community health fair with this group,what action by the nurse will be most effective?

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The ever-increasing culturally diverse population interacting with the health-care system brings its own beliefs,values,and health-related practices that impact health and well-being.In order to help people make healthy lifestyle changes,the changes must be culturally congruent and acceptable.Forcing an incongruent practice makes it highly unlikely to succeed.Education is important,but it must be done in a culturally congruent way.Pathophysiology and statistical knowledge,by itself,is not likely to be beneficial.

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