The Nurse Has Just Started an Assessment of a Newborn

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just started an assessment of a newborn child of a Vietnamese mother.Considering the mother's cultural background,which statement is true regarding this examination? The mother:

• A) will be offended if the infant's fontanel is examined.
• B) will be offended if the infant's diaper area is touched during the examination.
• C) would prefer to have the results of the examination communicated directly to her husband.
• D) would prefer to receive written material about growth and development rather than a verbal explanation.

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