When the South Asian client arrives 25 minutes late to her appointment at the clinic, the nurse recognizes this as a sign of which of the following?

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In many South Asian cultures, time is perceived more fluidly, and arriving late may not carry the same connotations of disrespect as it might in more time-sensitive cultures. Instead, it can be seen as a sign of respect, as the individual may have been taking their time to prepare adequately for the appointment or may have been delayed by other commitments, reflecting a different prioritization of time rather than an intention to disrespect.

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