The nurse caring for a Chinese-American child should be aware that which nonverbal communication patterns are acceptable to use when giving information to the child's father? Select all that apply
1. Avoiding direct eye contact when listening
2. Handshakes between men only
3. Touch is common with family members and close friends.
4. Distant personal space is preferred.
5. He prefers not to be touched by strangers.
1, 4, 5
Rationale:
1. Avoiding direct eye contact, preferring distant personal space, and preferring not to be touched by strangers are all characteristics of nonverbal communication patterns in the Chinese culture.
2. Shaking hands between men only is characteristic of Eastern Indian culture.
3. Touch between family and close friends is more characteristic of the African-American culture.
4. Avoiding direct eye contact, preferring distant personal space, and preferring not to be touched by strangers are all characteristics of nonverbal communication patterns in the Chinese culture.
5. Avoiding direct eye contact, preferring distant personal space, and preferring not to be touched by strangers are all characteristics of nonverbal communication patterns in the Chinese culture.
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