A Nurse Is Caring for a Non-English-Speaking Asian Patient Whose

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a non-English-speaking Asian patient whose cultural practices are not familiar to the nurse. The nurse is curious about practices regarding communication and eye contact. The nurse should

• A) tell the patient that it is cultural practice in the United States to maintain good eye contact when communicating with someone.
• B) observe the behaviors and interactions between the patient and other members of the culture.
• C) avoid all eye contact unless the patient establishes eye contact.
• D) use eye contact and communication techniques that are most comfortable for the nurse.

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