The nurse is caring for a patient who is a member of the local Native American community.The patient is refusing medications and treatments in spite of repeated attempts to explain the importance of these interventions.Which is an appropriate nursing action?
A) Ask a family member about traditional healing practices that might be better accepted.
B) Enlist the help of a family member to explain the need for the medications and treatments.
C) Find a hospital staff member who is a Native American to help provide teaching for this patient.
D) Suggest a Social Worker consult to the patient's provider.
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