Interpreters and Cultural Competence · NCLEX Exam

The nurse is caring for a Chinese immigrant patient who values indirect communication and deference to authority. The nurse should:

  1. Use only direct commands and disregard cultural communication styles
  2. Expect the patient may nod yet not ask, so check comprehension
  3. Move quickly through the explanation assuming the patient understands
  4. Speak only to the family members and exclude the patient entirely
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Correct answer: Expect the patient may nod yet not ask, so check comprehension

Understanding cultural communication styles such as indirect question-asking and deference helps the nurse adapt style for misunderstood messages and promote culturally competent interaction.

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