A nurse is telling a new mother from Africa that she shouldn't carry her baby in a sling created from a large rectangular cloth.

The African woman tells the nurse that everyone in Mozambique carries babies this way.

The nurse believes that bassinets are safer for infants. What is this scenario an example of?

Accepting pauses or silences that may extend for some time without interjecting a verbal response is considered therapeutic communication12.

Therapeutic communication is a collection of techniques that prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of patients1.

Deliberate silence can give both nurses and patients an opportunity to think through and process what comes next in the conversation1.

Choice A is not correct because accepting pauses or silences is not considered rude behavior.

Choice B is not correct because accepting pauses or silences is not considered a barrier to communication.

Choice D is not correct because accepting pauses or silences is not considered a form of verbal communication.

Collaborate with the client and provider to develop a client-centered plan of care.

It is important for the nurse to respect the client’s cultural and religious beliefs while also ensuring that his medical needs are met.

By collaborating with the client and his healthcare provider, the nurse can help develop a plan of care that takes into account the client’s desire to fast during Ramadan while also managing his diabetes.

Choice A) Educating the client that fasting is not an option is not respectful of the client’s beliefs and may not be effective in promoting adherence to treatment.

Choice B) Telling the client not to take his insulin the night before is not appropriate as it may result in uncontrolled blood sugar levels.

Choice C) Informing the client that he will need to change his lifestyle completely is not a client-centered approach and may not be effective in promoting adherence to treatment.