A Nurse Is Describing and Demonstrating the Technique for Emptying

Multiple Choice

A nurse is describing and demonstrating the technique for emptying a Vietnamese patients surgical drain, knowing that the patient will soon be discharged home with the drain in place. As the nurse is explaining, the patient laughs at times that appear unrelated to what the nurse is saying or doing. How should the nurse best understand the patients behavior?

A) The patients sense of humor is culturally mediated and may be unfamiliar to the nurse.
B) The patient may believe that she has sufficient knowledge and skill to empty the drain.
C) The patient may be unable to fully comprehend the information the nurse is trying to convey.
D) Individuals from the patients culture may not normally explain and demonstrate at the same time.