During the first interview with a man from Syria who has just lost his son in a car accident, in sympathy for the man's loss, the female nurse reaches out and hugs him. Which is an accurate evaluation of the nurse's action?
A. The nurse's action should be evaluated as unacceptable due to breech of cultural norms.
B. The nurse's action should be evaluated as empathetic, encouraging expression of feelings.
C. The nurse's action should be evaluated as the technique of offering self.
D. The nurse's action should be evaluated as inappropriate due to poor timing.
A
The nurse's action should be evaluated as unacceptable due to breech of cultural norms. During communication, Arab Americans stand close together, maintain steady eye contact, and may touch the other's hand or shoulder but only between members of the same sex.
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A nurse's duty is to do good or promote the well-being of clients, known as __________, and not to intentionally or unintentionally harm the client, known as __________
Fill in the blank with correct word