Author Question: In comparing American culture with Asian cultures, which of the following statements is true? a. ... (Read 93 times)

Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

In comparing American culture with Asian cultures, which of the following statements is true?

a. American culture supports collectivism.
b. Asian communication can be ambiguous.
c. American communication patterns downplay autonomy.
d. Asian communication is direct to avoid conflict.

Question 2

The nurse enters the room of a patient who has a history of heart disease. On looking at the patient, the nurse feels that something is not right with the patient, and proceeds to take the vital signs. What is this nurse acting on?

a. Intuition
b. Reflection
c. Knowledge
d. Scientific method

Tabitha_2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Among Asian cultures, face-saving communication promotes harmony through indirect, ambiguous communication and conflict avoidance. American culture supports individualism, where people value assertive communication because it manifests the ideals of individual autonomy and self-determination.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Intuition is part of the clinical judgement the nurse is using in this situation. In making a clinical judgement, the nurse considers the context of the situation and relies on analytical processes, intuition, and narrative thinking. As the nurse reflects on actions taken, clinical learning occurs, which contributes to future clinical judgements.
B Reflection is the process of purposefully thinking back or recalling a situation to discover its purpose or meaning.
C Knowledge of the nurse includes information and theory from the basic sciences, humanities, behavioural sciences, and nursing.
D Scientific method is an approach to seeking the truth or verifying that a set of facts agrees with reality.