A novice nurse has identified impaired verbal communication for an older Asian patient who recently immigrated to the United States based on the patient's reluctance to maintain eye contact and engage in a conversation with staff.In order to assure that the diagnosis is appropriate,the nurse manage asks:

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Misunderstanding occurs when the nurse fails to take into account culture-specific interaction patterns.Silence,infrequent eye contact,shame,fear,and language barriers all affect a patient's ability to interact.In light of the patient's cultural diversity,the other options are less likely to be pertinent.

A Novice Nurse Has Identified Impaired Verbal Communication for an Older