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The healthcare team is having difficulty communicating with a patient from a non-English-speaking culture. An interpreter has not yet been located. Which behaviors might the patient demonstrate because of this communication issue? Select all that apply:
 
  1. Withdrawing
  2. Hostility
  3. Belligerence
  4. Uncooperativeness
  5. Silence

Question 2

Why does the nurse stop and think before implementing touch when providing care to a patient from a different culture?
 
  1. Touch influences the patient's personal space.
  2. Touch influences environmental control.
  3. Touch impacts time orientation.
  4. Touch alters social organization.



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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Communication differences present themselves in many ways, including nonverbal behaviors.
2. Communication differences present themselves in many ways, including nonverbal behaviors.
3. Communication differences present themselves in many ways, including verbal behaviors and silence.
4. Communication differences present themselves in many ways, including verbal behaviors.
5. Communication differences present themselves in many ways, including verbal and nonverbal behaviors and silence.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Personal space is influenced by culture and must be understood by nurses when utilizing touch to convey concern. If not used appropriately, touch can give offense to the patient.
2. Environmental control addresses activities controlling nature or directing environmental factors.
3. Time orientation is not affected by the use of touch.
4. Social organization refers to the family unit and the social group organizations with which patients and family may identify. Touch does not impact this aspect of culture.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent


AngeliqueG

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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