Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 42 of 2368
A client looks down at the floor while the nurse is speaking. The nurse knows that in some cultures this shows respect. Which action is best?
- Ask the client to look at the nurse
- Document that the client appears withdrawn
- Speak louder so the client pays attention
- Mirror the client's eye contact behavior when possible
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Correct answer: Mirror the client's eye contact behavior when possible
Avoiding eye contact may show deference and respect, so the nurse notices the cue and mirrors it when possible.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Diverse Patients: Eye Contact. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026