Eye contact can give important cues about clients. The nurse is examining a client's eye during data collection on admission. The nurse is aware that making eye contact can be culturally influenced
The client is most likely from which culture if the direct eye contact is considered normal? A) European
B) Native American
C) Arab
D) Southeast Asian
A
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In European-based cultures, direct eye contact is considered normal. In Native American, Arab, and some Southeast Asian cultures, members believe that looking a person in the eye during conversation is improper and impolite.
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