What should the nurse, preparing to collect an admission history from parents who have recently emigrated from Russia, keep in mind?
a. Eye-to-eye contact is considered disrespectful.
b. Touching the child's head means the nurse is superior.
c. Smiling is inappropriate in a serious situation.
d. Staring is a sign of the nurse's rudeness.
ANS: C
In Russia, a smile indicates happiness and is inappropriate in a serious or sad situation.
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