The nurse is working with a family who has recently immigrated to this country. The nurse has recently studied Purnell's Model for Cultural Competence (2002), and wants to respond to the family in a culturally acceptable manner
The most appropriate assessment question(s) would be: 1. "In what places have you lived?" and "What do you miss about your native land?"
2. "When I discuss your child's problem with you, how close to you should I stand?"
3. "What does eye contact indicate?" and "When do you want me to make eye contact?"
4. "What is the school system like in your native land?"
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Rationale:
1. Identification of information about the native land is the beginning component of Purnell's Model for Cultural Competence.
2. Proximity, distance, and eye contact are concepts addressed by Giger and Davidhizar.
3. Proximity, distance, and eye contact are concepts addressed by Giger and Davidhizar.
4. Leninger's sunrise model addresses educational differences
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