Which assessment strategies are appropriate when assessing a family of Asian descent, who speak fluent English, during a scheduled health maintenance appointment for a toddler-age child? Select all that apply
1. Using open-ended questions
2. Phrasing questions in a neutral manner
3. Avoiding prolonged eye contact
4. Asking all questions directly to the interpreter
5. Asking several questions for time management purposes
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. Open-ended questions should be used during all health history interviews, if possible. It is especially important with families of Asian descent who tend to answer with "yes" or anticipate the answer the nurse wants to hear.
2. The nurse phrases questions in a neutral manner in order to decrease the risk of the family anticipating the answer that the nurse wants to hear, which often occurs with families of Asian descent.
3. Direct or prolonged eye contact is often seen as a sign of disrespect when assessing a family of Asian descent.
4. While the family is of Asian descent, the family speaks fluent English; therefore, there is no need for an interpreter unless the family requests this service. If an interpreter is used, the nurse would direct the questions to the family, not the interpreter.
5. The nurse will ask questions one at a time and avoid asking several questions at once.
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