A nurse is assisting with preparing an educational session at a community health center about the social determinants of health (SDOH). Which of the following information should the nurse include?

Choice A rationale:

Sitting with the hands in the lap and the legs uncrossed indicates a relaxed and open posture, suggesting the patient is comfortable and willing to communicate.

Choice B rationale:

Staring out the window while answering questions suggests distraction or disinterest, which does not facilitate effective communication.

Choice C rationale:

Shaking the head no when responding to closed questions indicates disagreement or denial, which may hinder open communication.

Choice D rationale:

Waving the hands around when responding to questions can be a sign of agitation or excitement, which may not necessarily indicate willingness to communicate.

Choice A rationale:

It’s unlikely that a preschool-age child would show no response to a significant event like a grandparent’s death.

Choice B rationale:

Preschool-age children may believe in “magical thinking,” where they feel their thoughts or actions can cause events.

Choice C rationale:

Some preschool-age children may believe death is temporary, but this is not the most common belief.

Choice D rationale:

Associating death with misdeeds is more common in older children who understand morality.