When the nurse asks a 10-year-old Native American if he is ready to go to therapy, he does not answer immediately. How does the nurse interpret this response?
a. Indecision
b. Considering the answer in silence
c. Shyness with strangers
d. Fear of medical personnel
ANS: B
Native Americans value silence. They need to sit and consider matters before replying to questions.
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