A male African American client says to a white male nurse "There's no sense in talking with you
You wouldn't understand because you live in a white world.". The best response for the nurse would
be to
a. explain that the nurse can understand because everyone goes through the same
experiences.
b. ask the client to give an example of something he thinks the nurse wouldn't
understand.
c. reassure him that nurses are trained to deal with people from all cultures.
d. gently change the subject to one that is less emotionally charged.
ANS: B
Having the client speak in specifics rather than globally will help the nurse understand the client's
perspective. This approach will help the nurse draw out the client.
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