When a Mexican-American woman and nurse interact, the patient often holds the nurse's hand or links arms with the nurse. The nurse is uncomfortable with this behavior. Which analysis is most accurate?

Question

a. The patient is using touch to make the nurse uncomfortable and manipulate the relationship based on that factor.
b. An energy field disturbance has occurred. Touch rebalances the energy between the patient and nurse.
c. The patient is afraid of being alone. When touching the nurse, the patient is reassured and comforted.
d. The patient is accustomed to and comfortable with touch, as are members of many Hispanic cultures.

Answer 1

D
The most likely answer is that the patient's behavior is culturally influenced. Hispanic women frequently touch women they consider to be their friends. Although the other options are possible, they are much less likely.