A Nurse Is Explaining the Need to Obtain Laboratory Tests

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is explaining the need to obtain laboratory tests on client who has an infection and is of a cultural group different from the nurse's.During the interview,the client averts eye contact and refrains from answering questions for long periods of time.Which does this behavior indicate to the nurse?

• A) In this client's culture direct eye contact may show disrespect.
• B) Come back at a different time, when the client is feeling more communicative.
• C) Have another nurse finish the interview, because there is something uncomfortable the client senses.
• D) Leave the room and come back after having learned more about this particular culture.

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