A Patient from an Unfamiliar Culture Appears Disinterested When the Physician

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient from an unfamiliar culture appears disinterested when the physician is telling her about options for treatment of a new diagnosis. After the physician leaves, the nurse attempts to talk to the patient and notices the same behavior. What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Give the patient the information in writing to read later.
• B) Ask the patient about the meaning of the patient's behavior.
• C) Investigate nonverbal communication patterns of this group.
• D) Leave the patient alone to come to terms with the diagnosis.

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