A nurse is taking an admission history from a client of a different cultural group than the nurse's own. During the interview, the client averts her eyes and refrains from answering questions for long periods of time. The nurse should:
A)
Have another nurse finish the interview, since there is something uncomfortable the client senses.
B)
Leave the room and come back after having learned more about this particular culture.
C)
Come back at a different time, when the client is feeling more communicative.
D)
Understand that this might be completely appropriate, and take cues accordingly.
D
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