During a home visit the nurse notes that a patient originally from Mexico seems passive during health teaching and follow-up questions about the home treatment plan. What should the nurse conclude about this patient's behavior?

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3. Cultural background may influence how the patient responds to questions and teaching. In Mexican culture, it is expected that the nurse, as the authority figure, will take care of all the patient's needs. The nurse may perceive this as disinterest. The patient assumes a dependent position in health care. There is no indication that the patient is not fluent in English, or that there is discomfort in having the nurse perform a home visit.

During a Home Visit the Nurse Notes That a Patient