When interviewing a Native American client, the nurse avoids ...

[Awilson837]

When interviewing a Native American client, the nurse avoids which behavior because it is deemed unacceptable by the client's culture?
 
  A) Sitting in the presence of an elder
  B) Prolonged eye contact
  C) Strict attention to time commitments
  D) Expression of emotion or affection

Question 2

Evidence of personality disorders may be found in all except which of the following clinical symptoms?
 
  A) Stable, long-lasting patterns of behavior that deviate from cultural norms
  B) Onset in older age, usually over the age of 50
  C) Changes and dysfunction in emotional responses and impulse control
  D) Distress in several important areas of functioning

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
It is considered rude to maintain eye contact for an extended period of time in the Native American culture.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Personality disorders are characterized by the following: (1) evidence of an enduring pattern of behavior and inner experience in at least two of these areascognition, emotional responses (affect), interpersonal functioning, and impulse control; (2) stable, long-lasting pattern exhibited as a marked deviation from that which is expected in the individual's culture; (3) onset most likely traceable to adolescence or early adulthood; (4) pattern widespread occurring over personal and social situations; (5) resultant distress in important areas of functioning; and (6) pattern not due associated with or due to a medical condition or another mental disorder.