When Communicating with a Patient from Thailand Who Speaks Limited

question 12

Multiple Choice

When communicating with a patient from Thailand who speaks limited English, the nurse should

• A) use technical jargon and complex sentences.
• B) recognize nodding as an indicator the patient agrees with what the nurse is saying.
• C) speak quickly and concisely, using complex words.
• D) provide advice in a matter-of-fact, concise manner.

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Definitions:

Ethnic Food

Foods and culinary practices that are specific to a particular culture or ethnic group.

Modernity

Refers to the cultural and social conditions and norms that arose out of the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason, progress, and individualism.

Consensus

A general agreement among various groups on a fundamental issue, often achieved through negotiation and dialogue.

Inevitability of Progress

The belief that societal, technological, or economic advancement is a natural, unavoidable process.