The nurse working in a multicultural clinic recognizes that when the purpose of teaching is to promote the health of individual children, this effort should be directed to the authority responsible for the health care decisions. In certain cultural groups, health care decisions typically are made by the father. Therefore, the nurse should direct teaching efforts to the fathers in which cultures?

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In Appalachian culture, traditional roles often dictate that the father or the male head of the household is the primary decision-maker, including in matters related to health care. Therefore, when aiming to promote the health of children in this cultural context, directing educational efforts towards the fathers can be more effective in ensuring the information is considered and potentially acted upon.

The Nurse Working in a Multicultural Clinic Recognizes That When