What is a nurse's appropriate response when a patient avoids looking directly into their eyes due to cultural beliefs?

1. Interpret the lack of eye contact as a sign of dishonesty.
2. Insist that the patient make and hold direct eye contact.
3. Recognise eye-contact norms differ and listen attentively instead.
4. Assume the patient is deliberately ignoring the nurse's questions.

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