A Nurse Is Taking an Admission History from a Client

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is taking an admission history from a client of a different cultural group than the nurse's own. During the interview, the client averts her eyes and refrains from answering questions for long periods of time. The nurse should:

• A) leave the room and come back after having learned more about this particular culture.
• B) come back at a different time, when the client is feeling more communicative.
• C) understand that this may be completely appropriate and take cues accordingly.
• D) have another nurse finish the interview, since there is something uncomfortable the client senses.

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