Asked by Julia Ybarra on Jun 28, 2024
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A Puerto Rican American patient uses dramatic body language when describing emotional discomfort. Which analysis most likely explains the patient's behavior? The patient
A) has a histrionic personality disorder.
B) believes dramatic body language is sexually appealing.
C) wishes to impress staff with the degree of emotional pain.
D) belongs to a culture in which dramatic body language is the norm.
Dramatic Body Language
The use of exaggerated movements or gestures to convey emotions or intentions.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
A psychological disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior.
Emotional Pain
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience of suffering related to psychological, not physical, causes.
- Identify and adjust to the variances in communication styles and values across cultures within patient care.
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Manjot DhaliwalJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Members of Hispanic American subcultures tend to use high affect and dramatic body language as they communicate. The other options are more remote possibilities.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and adjust to the variances in communication styles and values across cultures within patient care.
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