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A nurse is assigned to care for Meizhen, an immigrant from China. The client is a traditional Chinese woman. When communicating with the client, the nurse keeps in mind that the client is more likely to demonstrate the following EXCEPT:
  1. The client may not verbally express criticism.
  2. The client may nod her head, but it does not necessarily mean agreement.
  3. The client may consider eye contact inappropriate.
  4. The client values silence.
Explanation
Answer: C - Eye contact may be considered inappropriate in some southeast Asian cultures. The nurse should respect the client’s culture and beliefs. The nurse should also note that in some southeast Asian cultures, the word no may be interpreted as disrespectful.
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