An African-American patient tells a nurse with a European-American worldview, "There's no sense talking. You wouldn't understand because you live in a white world." Select the nurse's best response.

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Having the patient speak in specifics rather than globally will help the nurse understand the patient's perspective. This approach will help the nurse establish rapport with the patient. False reassurances will not facilitate communication with the patient.

An African-American Patient Tells a Nurse with a European-American Worldview