A nurse is assigned to work with a single Asian American college student
The nurse tells a
colleague that the client has very poor eye contact, and that no matter what strategies he uses to try
to get her to meet his gaze, she will not look directly at him. Which of the following explanations
would be possible reasons for the client's behavior? In some Asian cultures (more than one answer
may be correct)
A. a strong cultural injunction exists against using assertive communication measures.
B. looking directly at a person of the opposite sex indicates sexual interest.
C. looking down signifies deference to authority.
D. trancelike syndromes are common.
ANS:
A, B, C
Rationale: Options A, B, and C describe cultural beliefs often held by Asian American groups. They
are each based on valuing concepts of respect and restraint. Although trancelike syndromes do occur
among members of certain cultures, they are not related to this situation.
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