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jace · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which communication behavior would be considered uncharacteristic for a patient from a high-context culture?

a. Little direct eye contact
b. Use of global messages
c. Use of nonverbal symbolization
d. Arguing points with the physician

Question 2

A nurse is planning to incorporate a culturally sensitive focus in her nursing care. Which of these underlying principles concerning cultural heritage will be included?

a. A group is formed from among individuals who share similar ancestral origins.
b. A condition of belonging to a group is that all members share a unique heritage.
c. Learned patterns of behavior and thinking are shared by members of a cultural group.
d. The classification of humans into cultural groups is generally based on physical characteristics.

Bison · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Arguing to get a point across is more characteristic of the communication of a person from a low-context culture. A person from a high-context culture would not be expected to dispute a person with authority. The person from a high-context culture would be expected to use global communication and nonverbal symbolization but to make little direct eye contact.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Cultural heritage is learned patterns of behavior and thinking shared by a particular group that is transmitted over time to other members. Ancestral origins, a similar heritage, and physical characteristics may be shared traits but alone do not constitute cultural heritage.