When caring for an Indigenous client, which of the following actions is the best initial approach in relation to eye contact for the nurse to take?

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Eye contact varies greatly among and within cultures so the nurse's initial action is to assess the client's use of eye contact. Although nurses are often taught to maintain direct eye contact, clients who are Asian, Arab, or Indigenous may avoid direct eye contact and consider direct eye contact disrespectful or aggressive. Looking directly at the client or avoiding eye contact may be appropriate, depending on the client's individual cultural beliefs. The nurse should assess the client, rather than asking family members about the client's beliefs.

When Caring for an Indigenous Client, Which of the Following