The nurse becomes frustrated when a patient insists on taking herbal remedies rather than prescribed medications and spends certain hours of each day in prayer.The patient also prefers the care of the spiritualist healer over the attending physician.Which factor may be responsible for the nurse's frustration?

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Cultural differences in health-related practices can cause significant frustration between patients and providers.Culture affects the way people express themselves,practice their religion,and address their health.Providers must respect cultural differences and find ways to effectively work with patients for treatment and health promotion.Nothing in the scenario indicates a developmental delay for the patient or an inability to cope with chronic illness.Incorrect organization of health assessment findings would not lead to the nurse's frustration over the patient's cultural preferences.

The Nurse Becomes Frustrated When a Patient Insists on Taking