A nurse is caring for an African-American child recently admitted to the hospital.The nurse should be aware of which broad cultural characteristics for this child when planning care? (Select all that apply.)

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A nurse should be aware of the African-American broad cultural characteristics,which include: initial eye contact to show respect; maintaining eye contact can be viewed as aggressive,silence may indicate a lack of trust,and illness may be seen as the "will of God." Self-care and folk medicine are prevalent in this culture,and importance is placed on nonverbal behavior.

A Nurse Is Caring for an African-American Child Recently Admitted