Asked by Savon Simmons on Jul 02, 2024
A 63-year-old Chinese-American man who recently found out his wife has cancer enters the hospital with complaints of chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations. Which statement most accurately reflects the nurse's best course of action?
A) The nurse should focus on psychosomatic complaints.
B) The nurse should focus on performing a full cardiac assessment.
C) The nurse should send him home with instructions to contact his physician.
D) The nurse should perform both physical and psychosocial assessments.
Psychosomatic Complaints
Symptoms of a physical illness or condition that are influenced or aggravated by the mental or emotional state of the person.
Psychosocial Assessments
Evaluations of an individual's mental health and social well-being, often used to understand their needs, strengths, and limitations.
- Deliver care that respects cultural diversity by accurately addressing the cultural and religious preferences of patients.
- Differentiate between the concepts of religion and spirituality and their implications in nursing care.
Learning Objectives
- Deliver care that respects cultural diversity by accurately addressing the cultural and religious preferences of patients.
- Differentiate between the concepts of religion and spirituality and their implications in nursing care.
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