The nurse is caring for a Vietnamese client. When providing care, ...

[nevelica]

The nurse is caring for a Vietnamese client. When providing care, the nurse should include which action?
 
  1. Maintaining direct eye contact.
  2. Providing greater than the usual amount of personal space.
  3. Using periods of silence to indicate positive emotion.
  4. Engaging in a casual discussion about feelings.

Question 2

The nurse caring for a Navajo client notes a lack of verbal communication when attempting to interact with the client. Which inference can be made about this behavior?
 
  1. The client likely does not understand the nurse's attempts to engage her.
  2. The client is demonstrating disapproval with the nurse through the use of silence.
  3. The client is uneasy speaking with the nurse without the male head of her household.
  4. The client is illustrating agreement with the nurse's actions by using silence.

[anoriega3]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

The traditional Vietnamese client will appreciate an increase allowance of personal space. The culture often does not engage in direct eye contact as it is deemed disrespectful. Periods of silence are used to demonstrate negative emotion. Discussion of personal feelings is discouraged.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

The use of silence in the Navaho culture indicates agreement. In differing cultures silence may indicate a lack of understanding, disapproval, or discomfort. There is no indication the client is having difficulty understanding the interaction, is failing to agree with the nurse, or is having difficulty speaking with the nurse without the male head of her household.

[nevelica]

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[sailorcrescent]

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