A Southern, nominally Pentecostal, African American pediatric client is being assessed during admission. He has braided, black, kinky hair, and he celebrates Kwanzaa. The nurse should document his ethnicity and race on the nursing admission form as:

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The term "African American" refers to individuals with African ancestry who are citizens or residents of the United States. This is typically the preferred term as it acknowledges both the individual's race and national identity. "Black" is appropriate as a racial descriptor, as it refers to the physical characteristics of an individual's skin color, hair texture, and facial features. "Pentecostal" and "Southern" are religious and geographical descriptors, respectively, and are not relevant to documenting ethnicity and race on a nursing admission form.

A Southern, Nominally Pentecostal, African American Pediatric Client Is Being