Accepting pauses or silences that may extend for some time without interjecting a verbal response is considered which of the following?

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.

The action that best demonstrates cultural competence is for the nurse to ask the clients what matters most to them in their illness and treatment.

Cultural competence describes the ability to effectively interact with people belonging to different cultures.

The importance of cultural competence in nursing focuses on health equity through patient-centered care, which requires seeing each patient as a unique person1.

Choice B is not the correct answer because telling clients that they should not continue taking herbs does not demonstrate cultural competence.

Choice C is not the correct answer because asking clients if they utilize shaman does not demonstrate cultural competence.

Choice D is not the correct answer because telling clients that they should follow the provider’s orders does not demonstrate cultural competence.