Asked by Vinay Jagadeesh on Jun 11, 2024
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A black patient says to a white nurse, "There's no sense talking about how I feel. You wouldn't understand because you live in a white world." The nurse's best action would be to
A) explain, "Yes, I do understand. Everyone goes through the same experiences."
B) say, "Please give an example of something you think I wouldn't understand."
C) reassure the patient that nurses interact with people from all cultures.
D) change the subject to one that is less emotionally disturbing.
Acute Depression
A severe, often sudden onset of depression symptoms, characterized by intense feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities, requiring immediate attention.
Cultures
The beliefs, customs, arts, and institutions of a society, group, place, or time.
- Discern and alter your methods of communication and value interpretation to reflect the cultural diversity present in patient care.
- Display an understanding of the role nurses play in supporting the articulation of patient's anxieties and emotions.
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Chelsea PalermoJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Having the patient speak in specifics rather than globally will help the nurse understand the patient's perspective. This approach will help the nurse engage the patient. Reassurance and changing the subject are not therapeutic techniques.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and alter your methods of communication and value interpretation to reflect the cultural diversity present in patient care.
- Display an understanding of the role nurses play in supporting the articulation of patient's anxieties and emotions.
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