The nurse is preparing to assess a client who is from a non–English-speaking culture. What should the nurse review about the client's culture before beginning the assessment? Select all that apply

Question

1. Touch
2. Employment
3. Personal space
4. Physical differences
5. Use of nonverbal communication

Answer 1

1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. The appropriateness of touch varies with each culture.
2. Employment is not culturally determined.
3. An individual's sense of personal space differs by culture.
4. Genetic and physical differences occur among cultural groups and can lead to disparity in needs and care.
5. Depending upon the culture, gestures and body language may be misunderstood or misinterpreted.