The son of an 89-year-old client approaches you to discuss his mother's care. He is of the Arabic culture and stands very close to the nurse when speaking. The nurse who is of the American culture steps back from him to continue the conversation.
The nurse's action is related to which of the following circumstances?
A) cultural differences of personal space
B) concern for safety
C) avoidance of the son's concern
D) the need to observe body language during the conversation
Question 2
The nurse is asked to assist a family with finding help to care for their terminally ill grandfather who was just diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. To which of the following programs would the nurse refer the family?
a. the hospital
b. respite care
c. hospice
d. visiting nurse association
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