When Beginning to Care for a Client from a Different

question 23

Multiple Choice

When beginning to care for a client from a different culture,how would a culturally sensitive nurse use touch?

• A)Liberally; to communicate with the client
• B)Minimally; the client may be from a culture where touch is forbidden
• C)Only after observing the client's response to touch
• D)Restrict touch to only when greeting the client

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Definitions:

Home Fires

Unintended fires that occur in residential buildings, often causing damage, injury, or death.

Working Batteries

Functioning power sources made up of one or more electrochemical cells, used to power various devices.

Gag Reflex

An involuntary contraction of the back of the throat triggered by an object touching the roof of the mouth, back of the tongue, or area around the tonsils.

Prone Position

Lying face down.