The nurse is working with a family who has recently immigrated to this country. The nurse has recently studied Purnell's Model for Cultural Competence (2002) and wants to respond to the family in a culturally acceptable manner
The most appropriate assessment question(s) would be: 1. "In what places have you lived?" and "What do you miss about your native land?"
2. "When I discuss your child's problem with you, how close to you should I stand?"
3. "What is the school system like in your native land?"
4. "What does eye contact indicate?" and "When do you want me to make eye contact?"
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Rationale 1: Identification of information about the native land is the beginning component of Purnell's Model for Cultural Competence.
Rationale 2: Proximity, distance, and eye contact are concepts addressed by Giger and Davidhizar.
Rationale 3: Leninger's sunrise model addresses educational differences.
Rationale 4: Proximity, distance, and eye contact are concepts addressed by Giger and Davidhizar.
Global Rationale:
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