While teaching an Asian woman about prenatal care, the nurse notes that the woman re-fuses to make eye contact. This is most likely due to:
a. Embarrassment about the subject.
b. Lack of understanding.
c. Cultural beliefs about eye contact.
d. A submissive attitude.
C
The nurse must understand that making eye contact means different things in different cul-tures. The nurse should have a basic understanding of normal responses of various cultures within her community.
Modesty is important with some cultures, but the main response with this questions is the cultural beliefs.
Many Asian women may nod and smile during client teaching, but this does not show under-standing; they are responding that they heard you; validation of information is important.
Asians believe eye contact shows disrespect, not submission.
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