A new nurse is caring for a patient from Appalachia.The patient seems guarded and secretive,which frustrates the new nurse.What advice from the mentor is most appropriate?

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This patient's guarded and secretive behavior may be due to cultural values and norms specific to the Appalachian region. It is important for the new nurse to seek cultural competence training and education to better understand and provide culturally sensitive care to the patient. Asking to change the assignment or apologizing are not appropriate interventions for this situation, and asking the patient why she is acting strangely may be perceived as confrontational and disrespectful.

A New Nurse Is Caring for a Patient from Appalachia