What Actions Would the Nurse Take When Communicating with a Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

What actions would the nurse take when communicating with a patient of Asian heritage?

• A)Nonverbal and contextual cueing should be understood and expected.
• B)Conversation should be initiated whenever the nurse is with the patient.
• C)Silence indicates a negative reaction to the person giving care.
• D)Questions should be phrased to be answered as yes or no.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body.

Involuntary Bodily Functions

These are physiological processes that are not under conscious control, such as breathing, heartbeat, and digestion.

Ascending Pain Pathways

The neural pathways that transmit pain signals from the peripheral body to the brain.

Spinal Cord

A bundle of nerves and supportive tissue running from the base of the brain down the center of the back, crucial for transmitting messages between the brain and the body.