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Mrs. N, a Cambodian immigrant with rheumatoid arthritis, was distrustful of hip replacement surgery recommended by her doctors due to her rural background where surgery was only used in life-threatening situations. A meeting was held with Mrs. N, her son, clinic staff, and her home health nurse to help them understand the procedure and postsurgical outcomes. With improved education and translation, Mrs. N agreed to the surgery. Mr. L, an elderly Filipino man with dementia, became agitated and combative whe

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Hajar Acintya Farah

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EN