Author Question: When speaking to a person of a different culture, how should the nurse consider modifying his or her ... (Read 113 times)

newbem · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When speaking to a person of a different culture, how should the nurse consider modifying his or her communication style? (Select all that apply.)

a. Speak slowly and with increased volume
b. Use of touch
c. Use of eye contact
d. Reference of address
e. Meaning of gestures

Question 2

Which defining characteristics support the nursing diagnosis of impaired verbal communication? (Select all that apply.)

a. Aphasia
b. Geriatric patients
c. Profoundly deaf
d. Legally blind
e. Severe COPD

ciecieme · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, E
Use of touch, eye contact, reference of address, and meaning of gestures all may have cultural significance and connotation. Slow, loud speech would not assist with speaking to a person of a different culture.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E
Difficulty speaking, attending, disorientation, dyspnea, and sensory deficits are all defining characteristics that warrant a diagnosis of impaired verbal communication. Being a geriatric patient does not necessarily support the nursing diagnosis of impaired verbal communication.