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The psychiatric home care nurse makes visits a Hispanic client being treated for depression. The
  client greets the nurse with a smile and eagerly offers to make coffee.
 
  The nurse initiates a
  handshake, politely refuses the coffee so as not to make work for the client, and suggests they talk
  about how the client is doing. During the session the nurse notes the client seems less spontaneous in
  affect and becomes more withdrawn. In analyzing the situation the nurse should correctly conclude
  that
  a. the client is experiencing rapid cycling.
  b. the client may feel rejected by the nurse.
  c. the nurse has broached a taboo topic.
  d. social touch is inappropriate for Hispanic clients.

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