Brent is attempting to interview a woman who came to the clinic because she is having pains in her side. He is trying to find out the type and level of pain she is experiencing, but every time he asks her a question, her husband answers for her. She has not spoken a single word to Brent during the entire interview. Brent is becoming a little annoyed, but he smiles and carries out the interview as best he can. He treats both the woman and her husband with great respect. Which professional behavior is Brent displaying?

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Brent is respecting cultural diversity by acknowledging and adapting to the dynamics of the interaction between the woman and her husband, even if it differs from what he might expect or prefer in a clinical setting.

Brent Is Attempting to Interview a Woman Who Came to the Clinic