A client doesn't make eye contact with the nurse during an interview. The nurse suspects that the client's behavior has a cultural basis. What should the nurse do first?
A. Read several articles about the client's culture.
B. Ask staff members of a similar culture about the client's behavior.
C. Observe how the client and the client's family and friends interact with one another and with other staff members.
D. Accept the client's behavior because it's probably culturally-based.
Answer: C. Observe how the client and the client's family and friends interact with one another and with other staff members.
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A diabetes educator is teaching a patient about type 2 diabetes. The educator recognizes that the patient understands the primary treatment for type 2 diabetes when the patient states what?
A) "I read that a pancreas transplant will provide a cure for my diabetes." B) "I will take my oral antidiabetic agents when my morning blood sugar is high." C) "I will make sure to follow the weight loss plan designed by the dietitian." D) "I will make sure I call the diabetes educator when I have questions about my insulin."
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a. 5, 5, 5, 5 b. 1, 4, 5, 5 c. 1, 2, 5, none d. 1
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)