A client of the Hispanic culture is nearing death and the family requests that the client be prepared for discharge. The nurse realizes that the reason the family and client want to return home is because:

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In many Hispanic cultures, there is a belief that if a person dies in a hospital, their spirit may become lost and unable to find its way home. This cultural belief emphasizes the importance of dying at home among familiar surroundings and loved ones.

A Client of the Hispanic Culture Is Nearing Death and the Family