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j.rubin

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Mr. Abog is still on your unit a day later for treatment of his hypertension. You notice that Mr. Abog is very agreeable by indicating yes to most of what you have said to him, yet he remains very nonverbal.
 
  From a cultural perspective, you recognize that although Mr. Abog is agreeable to most of what you say, this may be:
  A.
  A part of his Filipino culture and that yes may not indicate understanding agreement or understanding.
  B.
  A way of his telling you that he is extremely tired and needs rest.
  C.
  A way of remaining secret about his true intentions.
  D.
  A way of telling you that he cannot hear plainly.

Question 2

When compared to White Americans, many Filipino Americans have:
 
  A.
  A lower prevalence of hypertension and diabetes and higher prevalence of smoking and obesity.
  B.
  A higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome.
  C.
  A lower prevalence of HIV/AIDS and higher prevalence of G-6-PD.
  D.
  A higher prevalence of hypertension and diabetes and lower prevalence of smoking and obesity.



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Athena23

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D





 

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