A nurse is assigned to an outreach program on a Native-American reservation. Which tenet should the nurse consider when communicating with these consumers?
a. Silence is considered a social error.
b. Touching is an accepted part of conversation.
c. Important topics are always preceded by polite social conversation.
d. Rules regarding roles and status are important and must be observed.
D
Relationships are based on the idea that the Supreme Being is present in each person and that all persons must be valued and treated with dignity. This is particularly true of treatment received by tribal elders, healers, and others perceived to be in positions of importance. The other options are not consistent with the ecologic worldview.
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