Mrs. Ng, 45 years old, emigrated from Asia 5 years ago. She has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder and admitted to inpatient psychiatry. Upon meeting the psychiatric and mental health nurse, Mrs. Ng looks sad, avoids eye contact and responds occasionally to questions in a quiet voice. The nurse has very little knowledge of Mrs. Ng's cultural values.
What factor is most important for the psychiatric and mental health nurse to be aware of when designing a care plan for a person from a specific cultural background?
A. Mental health beliefs are similar in all cultures
B. Use of labelling increases cultural awareness
C. Degree of acculturation of the person should be evaluated
D. Culturally sensitive care services and agencies are available to the person