Personal space and distance is a cultural perspective that can ...

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Personal space and distance is a cultural perspective that can impact nurse-client interactions. What is the best way for the nurse to interact physically with a client who has a different cultural perspective on space and distance?
 
  A) Know the client's cultural personal space preferences.
  B) Realize that sitting close to the client is an indication of warmth and caring.
  C) Sit three to six feet away from the patient in an attempt to not offend.
  D) Remember not to intrude into the personal space of the elderly.

Question 2

A male nurse is preparing to take the vital signs of a female patient. Which ethnic group would consider this improper?
 
  A) Native American
  B) Arab Muslim
  C) White
  D) African American

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
When providing nursing care that involves physical contact, you should know the client's cultural personal space preferences. Sitting close to, or too far away from, the patient may be interpreted as offensive. Age is not necessarily a deciding factor in regards to a person's cultural practices.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The Islamic religion does not allow the use of health care professionals of the opposite gender unless it is impossible to locate one of the same gender. Native Americans, Caucasians, and African Americans do not necessarily share this sentiment.

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