A client's mother was Chinese and the father was Samoan and Filipino.What should the nurse do when assessing this client's race?

A) Document the mother's race as the client's race.
B) Ask with which race the client most closely identifies.
C) Document the father's primary race as the client's race.
D) Document both of the father's races as the client's race.

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Jashan Preet · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  When assessing race, it is important to ask the client with which race they most closely identify, as this is a personal and subjective matter. It is also respectful to allow the client to self-identify their race rather than assuming based on their parents' races.

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