NCLEX-PN

Category - Psychosocial Integrity

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The nurse is caring for a 75-year-old Chinese-American who is dying. When interacting with the client’s family, which of the following actions is the most appropriate?

Maintain eye contact
Maintain rigidity when scheduling care
Head nodding means an agreement
Avoid excessive touching

Explanation

Answer: D - Avoidance of excessive touching is recommended when caring for Chinese-Americans. Limited eye contact and flexibility in scheduling care are appropriate. For Asian-Americans, head nodding may not necessarily mean agreement, so the nurse should clarify the family’s responses to questions.

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