While caring for a client of a different culture, the nurse becomes disturbed when the client's spouse makes all the decisions about care and treatments. What behavior is this nurse demonstrating?
1. Inference
2. Judgment
3. Opinion
4. Evaluation
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Inferences are conclusions drawn from the facts, going beyond facts to make a statement about something not currently known.
Rationale 2: Judgment is an evaluation of facts or information that reflects values or other criteria.
Rationale 3: Opinions are beliefs formed over time and include judgments that may fit facts or be in error. In this case, the nurse may not understand that, culturally, this may be very appropriate and fitting for this client. If this is the case, the nurse should not become disturbed by the spouse's attention.
Rationale 4: Evaluation is considering the results or outcome.
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