The culturally sensitive nurse will recognize that an older adult patient with a high-context ethnic background will appreciate
a. not having a treatment scheduled during a favorite television program.
b. both a written and verbal explanation de-scribing how to monitor her blood sugar levels.
c. a concise explanation as to why her phys-ical therapy appointment has been can-celed.
d. having a conversation about her grand-children while her dressing is changed.
D
The interactional patterns of high-context (universalism) patients refer to the characteristics of relationships and behaviors toward others. When a person from a high-context culture interacts with the nurse, a more personal relationship is expected. This is not related to television shows, teaching materials, or appointment cancellations.
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