A nurse working with Japanese-American adolescents should be aware of nonverbal communication patterns in their culture. While working with these clients, the nurse should:
1. Shake their hands upon greeting them.
2. Look directly at them while talking with them.
3. Touch them often during the communication to reassure them.
4. Stand very close to them while talking with them.
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Rationale:
1. Handshaking is acceptable in the Japanese culture.
2. Direct eye contact is considered a sign of disrespect
3. Touch is not used very often, especially with casual acquaintances.
4. Distant personal space is the cultural norm.
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