A mental health nurse with 3 years of inpatient experience is about to begin work in a medication
follow-up clinic that serves a culturally diverse client population.
Which way of sitting during an
interview is most neutral and acceptable to people of most cultures?
a. Legs crossed, leaning slightly backward in chair with one arm extended on the
desk
b. Feet on the floor and upper body leaning slightly forward toward client
c. One leg crossed and the upper body turned slightly away from client
d. Feet on the floor and arms crossed over chest
ANS: B
The correct pose is most neutral related to arms and legs. Leaning slightly forward denotes interest
in the person toward which the nurse is inclined. Option A: Leg crossing is not accepted in some
cultures, and leaning backward suggests the individual is placing the barrier of space between self
and the other person. Option C: Crossing the leg to show the bottom of the foot is considered
impolite in some cultures. Turning away suggests distancing. Option D: Crossing the arms over the
chest is considered a "closed" authoritarian posture.
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