Which communication style would be most effective to use during an assessment interview with an adult Native American patient?
a. Open and friendly; ask direct questions; touch the patient occasionally for reassurance.
b. Frequent nonverbal behaviors such as gestures, smiles, and making a wry face to express negatives.
c. Soft voice; break eye contact occasionally; general leads and reflective techniques.
d. Loud voice; unbroken eye contact; minimal gestures; direct questions.
C
Native American culture stresses living in harmony with nature. Cooperative, sharing styles rather than competitive or intrusive approaches are preferred; thus, a more passive style described would be best received. The other options would be more effective to use with patients of a Western orientation.
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