The Primary Difference Between a High-Contact Culture and a Low-Contact

question 58

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between a high-contact culture and a low-contact culture is that .

• A)touching is common and appropriate in a high-contact culture, while touching is uncommon in a low-contact culture
• B)touching is uncommon and inappropriate in a high-contact culture, while touching is appropriate and common in a low-contact culture
• C)there is a high amount of communication in a high-contact culture, while communication is limited in a low-contact culture
• D)emotions are seen as inappropriate in a high-contact culture, while emotions are very common and appropriate in a low-context culture

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Definitions:

Granulation

The formation of new, fibrous tissue during the healing process of a wound, which is indicative of healing.

Hemostasis

The physiological process to stop bleeding or hemorrhage, involving blood vessel constriction, platelet plug formation, and blood clotting.

Epithelialization

The process by which new epithelial cells grow over a wound, leading to healing and closure of the wound.

Braden Scale

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