A Haitian patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the nurse, "There's nothing you can do. This is a punishment. The only thing I can do is see a healer." The culturally aware nurse assesses that the patient

A) has delusions of persecution.
B) has likely been misdiagnosed with depression.
C) may believe the distress is the result of a curse or spell.
D) feels hopeless and helpless related to an unidentified cause.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest, leading to significant impairment in daily life.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as a consequence of an undesirable behavior, intended to decrease that behavior's occurrence.

Healer

An individual skilled in promoting the physical, mental, or spiritual recovery of others, which can be through traditional, holistic, or medical approaches.