A nursing instructor is teaching about cultural characteristics. Which statement by the student indicates the need for further instruction?
A. "All cultures communicate freely within their group."
B. "All cultures embrace light therapeutic touch."
C. "All cultures view the importance of timeliness differently."
D. "All cultures display biological variations."
ANS: B
Not all cultures embrace light therapeutic touch. In the Native American culture, if a hand is offered to another it may be accepted with a light touch; however, in the Asian culture, touching during communication has been historically considered unacceptable. This student statement indicates the need for further instruction.
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