Why should the nurse be cautious about using humor when teaching clients from other cultures?
1. Meaning can change in the translation process.
2. Humor has no place in health education.
3. Humor is not common in other cultures.
4. Humor makes people uncomfortable.
Correct Answer: 1
The concern about using humor in educating clients of other cultures is that the humor often does not translate well. Humor is acceptable to most cultures when it is understood and culturally appropriate. Humor is also acceptable in health education. Humor often helps people to relax.
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