A Nurse Is Gathering Data on a Patient of a Different

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse is gathering data on a patient of a different culture.Which action can the nurse take to enhance communication while gathering cultural data?

• A)Ignore the patient's culture and focus on the reason for hospital admission.
• B)Use hand gestures to get points across to a patient with poor English.
• C)Use closed-ended questions to gather information.
• D)Determine the patient's level of fluency in English.

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Definitions:

Classes

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A form of psychotherapy that aims to resolve family problems and improve communication and understanding among family members.

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The ways in which family members interact and exchange information, feelings, and meanings with each other.

Family Interaction

The dynamic and communication patterns between members of a family system, influencing individual behavior and family functioning.