While teaching an Asian woman about prenatal care, the nurse notes that the woman refuses to make eye contact. This is most likely due to:
a. embarrassment about the subject.
b. lack of understanding.
c. cultural beliefs about eye contact.
d. a submissive attitude.
C
The nurse must understand that making eye contact means different things in different cultures. The nurse should have a basic understanding of normal responses of various cultures within her community.
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