The nurse caring for a Chinese-American patient demonstrates cultural awareness by:
a. maintaining eye contact with the patient.
b. holding the patient's hand while conversing.
c. touching the patient's arm when speaking to the patient.
d. sitting side-to-side when speaking with the patient.
D
Chinese-Americans view maintaining eye contact as ill mannered and disrespectful. They are uncomfortable when face-to-face, and prefer to sit side-to-side or at a right angle to carry on conversation. Touching is not usual during conversation; it is regarded as disrespectful or impolite.
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