Author Question: When interviewing a client of a different culture, which of the following questions should a nurse ... (Read 29 times)

Frost2351 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

When interviewing a client of a different culture, which of the following questions should a nurse consider asking? Select all that apply.

A. Would using perfume products be acceptable?
B. Who may be expected to be present during the client interview?
C. Should communication patterns be modified to accommodate this client?
D. How much eye contact should be made with the client?
E. Would hand shaking be acceptable?

Question 2

During the first interview with a man from Syria who has just lost his son in a car accident, in sympathy for the man's loss, the female nurse reaches out and hugs him. Which is an accurate evaluation of the nurse's action?

A. The nurse's action should be evaluated as unacceptable due to breech of cultural norms.
B. The nurse's action should be evaluated as empathetic, encouraging expression of feelings.
C. The nurse's action should be evaluated as the technique of offering self.
D. The nurse's action should be evaluated as inappropriate due to poor timing.

Kaytorgator · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E
When interviewing a client from a different culture, the nurse should consider who might be with the client during the interview, modifications of communication patterns, amount of eye contact, and hand-shaking acceptability, since these are cultural variables.

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse's action should be evaluated as unacceptable due to breech of cultural norms. During communication, Arab Americans stand close together, maintain steady eye contact, and may touch the other's hand or shoulder but only between members of the same sex.