When Working with Clients of a Particular Culture, Which Action

question 8

Multiple Choice

When working with clients of a particular culture, which action should a nurse avoid?

• A) Making direct eye contact
• B) Assuming that all individuals who share a culture or ethnic group are similar
• C) Supporting the client in participating in cultural and spiritual rituals
• D) Using an interpreter to clarify communication

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