The nurse is caring for an Asian patient who is being admitted to ...

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The nurse is caring for an Asian patient who is being admitted to the hospital. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to take when interviewing this patient?
 
  a. Avoid eye contact with the patient.
  b. Observe the patient's use of eye contact.
  c. Look directly at the patient when interacting.
  d. Ask a family member about the patient's cultural beliefs.

Question 2

A female staff nurse is assessing a male patient of Arab descent who is admitted with complaints of severe headaches. It is most important for the charge nurse to intervene if the nurse takes which action?
 
  a. The nurse explains the 0 to 10 intensity pain scale.
  b. The nurse asks the patient when the headaches started.
  c. The nurse sits down at the bedside and closes the privacy curtain.
  d. The nurse calls for a male nurse to bring a hospital gown to the room.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Observation of the patient's use of eye contact will be most useful in determining the best way to communicate effectively with the patient. Looking directly at the patient or avoiding eye contact may be appropriate, depending on the patient's individual cultural beliefs. The nurse should assess the patient, rather than asking family members about the patient's beliefs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Many males of Arab ethnicity do not believe it is appropriate to be alone with any female except for their spouse. The other actions are appropriate.