A nurse prepares to teach important medication information to a patient of Mexican heritage. How should the nurse manage the teaching environment?

A) Stand very close to the patient while teaching.
B) Maintain direct eye contact with the patient while teaching.
C) Maintain a neutral emotional tone during the teaching session.
D) Sit 4 feet or more from the patient during the teaching session.

Mexican Heritage

The cultural, social, and historical traits and traditions passed down by generations of Mexican ancestry.

Teaching Environment

A setting or context wherein instruction, learning, and development occur, often facilitated by educators or trainers.

Eye Contact

The act of looking directly into another individual's eyes, which is an important element of non-verbal communication and can convey various messages and emotions.