Eli,an RN,is taking an admission history from a female client who is from a culture unfamiliar to him.During the interview,the client averts her eyes and refrains from answering questions for long periods of time.What should the nurse do?

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The nurse should recognize that the client's behavior may be culturally appropriate and proceed with the interview. It is important for the nurse to be aware of cultural differences in communication and to respect the client's cultural norms. The nurse can also try to establish trust and rapport with the client by acknowledging and respecting her communication style. It would not be appropriate to ask the client to come back at a different time or to have another nurse finish the interview without attempting to understand the client's behavior. Asking the client to give eye contact may also be culturally inappropriate and may make the client feel uncomfortable.

Eli,an RN,is Taking an Admission History from a Female Client