The nurse is working in a pediatric office, and is conducting a physical examination on the child of a Latino family. Which of the following actions would be culturally appropriate for this client?
1. Ask the child how old he is while patting him on the head.
2. Look the parents directly in the eye when teaching.
3. Rub the child's head while telling him what a big boy he is.
4. Admire the child while touching the child's hand.
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Rationale 1: The nurse is sensitive to the needs of the Latino family when touching the child, and avoids patting the head, as this might be regarded as demeaning (answer options 1 and 3). Some people from Latino cultures see direct eye contact as threatening or lacking in respect, so this would not be appropriate.
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