Which statement regarding cultural diversity can be used as a basis for caregiving?
a. Silence should always be interpreted as an indication of the patient's dissatisfaction with care.
b. Rules regarding the appropriate amount of eye contact vary among cultures.
c. Personal space requirements are similar for all cultures.
d. The germ theory of illness is universally accepted.
ANS: B
The amount of eye contact that is desirable varies among cultures. The nurse should be aware of cultural norms for eye contact for culturally diverse groups. The other options are not true statements.
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