When caring for a patient of a different culture,it is important for the nurse to understand which of the following?

A) The nurse should protect the patient from family intrusion in her health care decisions.
B) Working within the established family hierarchy produces better outcomes.
C) Women as primary caregivers make independent health decisions.
D) Gender is not a factor with regard to role expectations.

Family Hierarchy

The structured order of importance or authority within a family unit, influencing roles and interactions.

Health Care Decisions

Choices made by individuals or their surrogates about medical treatments or interventions, including preferences regarding end-of-life care.

Gender

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities of girls, women, boys, men, and gender diverse people.